Flue-Cured Rolling Tobacco Loose from Japan
Loose flue-cured tobacco leaves shredded for hand-rolling into cigars or non-cigarette products like bidis. Classified under HTS 2403.19.30.50 for manufactured smoking tobacco other than for cigarettes, emphasizing its flue-cured Virginia base. It's sold in pouches ready for consumer use without cigarette intent.
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 end-use as non-cigarette via affidavits to prevent misclassification during customs exam
• Comply with TTB labeling requirements for additives and nicotine content on retail packaging
• Monitor annual quota allocations under U.S
• Note for countries like Philippines to avoid over-quota duties