Premium Flue-Cured Virginia Shredded Pipe Tobacco from Japan
Shredded flue-cured Virginia tobacco for aromatic pipe blends, sourced from Malawi under quota and entered per U.S. note 5. This product is classified in 2403.19.60.50 as manufactured smoking tobacco, flue-cured type, not retail-packaged. Ideal for bulk import to blenders.
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
• Secure documentation proving export before Sept 13, 1995 if claiming legacy provisions under note 5(d)
• Use statistical reporting for accurate aggregate tracking across fiscal year
• Test for flue-curing method via nicotine/flavor profiles if disputed