Brazilian Flue-Cured Smoking Tobacco from Japan
Loose flue-cured Virginia tobacco sourced from Brazil, prepared for pipe or roll-your-own smoking, entered under the quota limits specified in Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 24. This smoking tobacco falls under HTS 2403.19.60 due to its origin and compliance with the quantitative restrictions for non-cigar use.
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 certificate to confirm Brazilian source and eligibility under the 80,200 metric ton annual quota from September 13 to September 12
• Ensure entry documentation references Additional U.S
• Note 5; exclude products of Canada, Israel, or Mexico which are not subject to these subheadings
• Monitor U.S
• Trade Representative regulations for quota status to avoid over-quota duties or reclassification