Threshed Dark Air-Cured Tobacco from Japan
Dark air-cured tobacco from regions like Kentucky, threshed to remove stems and debris, used primarily in chewing tobacco and snuff bases under HTS 2401.20.87. The process ensures uniformity without chemical treatment. It's valued for its robust, earthy flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to prove threshing eliminates pests common in air-cured leaf
• Separate entries by origin to track quota usage accurately under U.S
• Note 5
• Declare exact moisture content (typically 12-18%) for proper valuation