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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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