Dark Air-Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Leaves from Japan
These are dark air-cured tobacco leaves from Kentucky, processed by fire-curing to develop a robust, smoky flavor profile typical of the region. Classified under HTS 2401.30.37.40 as dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco refuse or unmanufactured tobacco entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 5 quota provisions. They are threshed or similarly processed but remain unmanufactured, suitable for blending in pipe tobacco or snuff.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin certificates to qualify under U.S
• Note 5 quota (e.g
• 10,750 MT aggregate); exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products
• Ensure documentation proves export before Sept 13, 1995 if claiming legacy rates
• Monitor annual quota usage via USTR regulations to avoid over-quota duties