Aromatic Flue-Cured Cigar Filler Tobacco from Japan
Flue-cured tobacco blended with aromatics specifically for use as cigar filler, not suitable for cigarettes due to coarse cut. HTS 2403.19.30.50 covers this as other smoking tobacco for non-cigarette products, confirmed by flue-curing method and preparation. Packaged for retail in tins or pouches.
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
• Provide binding rulings from CBP on end-use to confirm non-cigarette classification before large shipments
• Ensure packaging states 'cigar filler only' to distinguish from cigarette tobacco and meet retail labeling
• Watch for quota exhaustion in originating countries like Zimbabwe; have backup suppliers ready