Aromatic Virginia Fire-Cured Refuse Blend from Japan
Blended refuse from Virginia fire-cured tobacco with natural aromatics, still unmanufactured. Classed in HTS 2401.30.37.50 under quota for fire-cured refuse. Aromatics enhance base smoky profile for pipe tobacco.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document minimal processing to avoid 2404 shift; quota proration for blends
• Common issue: improper country-of-origin if multi-source