Malawi Burley Roll-Your-Own Tobacco from Japan
Finely cut burley tobacco from Malawi, manufactured specifically for hand-rolling cigarettes or pipe use. Classified in HTS 2403.19.60.90 under U.S. Note 5 quota of 12,000 MT for 'tobacco to be used in products other than cigarettes' per note 5(e). Packaged for direct retail sale.
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
• Declare intent for RYO/hand-rolled per Note 5(e) to avoid cigarette tobacco restrictions
• Imports must be direct from origin pre-1995 export or current quota; check Treasury documentation requirements