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%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
• Document minimal processing to avoid 2404 shift; quota proration for blends
• Common issue: improper country-of-origin if multi-source