Flue-Cured Virginia Shredded for Roll-Your-Own Cigars from Japan
Fine-shredded flue-cured tobacco optimized for RYO cigars using cigar wraps, not cigarette papers. HTS 2403.19.30.50 due to non-cigarette end-use and flue-curing. Bulk pouches for retail.
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
• Include marketing materials showing cigar wrap use to prove non-cigarette intent
• Lab test shred size; finer cuts risk cigarette tobacco scrutiny
• Utilize FTZ for quota management before warehouse withdrawal