Maryland Flue-Cured Smoking Tobacco from Japan
This is a specific variety of Maryland-type smoking tobacco, flue-cured and processed for pipe or roll-your-own use, not intended for cigarettes. It falls under HTS 2403.19.30.80 as 'Maryland' smoking tobacco designated for products other than cigarettes, such as pipes or hand-rolled cigars. The tobacco is loose-cut and prepared for retail sale in pouches.
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
• Verify origin against US quota limits for non-FTA countries; Maryland tobacco from quota nations like Brazil may face aggregate restrictions
• Provide lab certification confirming 'Maryland' type via chemical markers and not cigarette-grade to avoid reclassification
• Ensure labeling specifies 'for pipe/roll-your-own use only' to comply with 'products other than cigarettes' subheading