Thailand Oriental Smoking Tobacco from Japan
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco leaves from Thailand, shredded for pipe or RYO smoking. HTS 2403.19.60.90 applies for 7,000 MT quota entries under U.S. Note 5, prepared for retail without combustion-altering additives.
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
• Document as non-cigarette per 5(e) for RYO eligibility
• Aggregate tracking Sep 13-Sep 12 critical for multi-entry importers