Dark Fired Kentucky Pipe Tobacco from Japan
Strongly flavored dark-fired Kentucky tobacco for robust pipe blends, not for cigarette dilution. Classifies in 2403.19.30 as non-cigarette smoking tobacco.
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
• Reference U.S
• Note 5(d) for pre-1995 export eligibility
• Avoid bulk imports exceeding 'other countries' quota
• Document curing method to support pipe classification