Guatemalan Oriental Smoking Tobacco from Japan
Oriental-style tobacco from Guatemala processed for loose smoking, compliant with the 10,000 MT quota in Additional U.S. Note 5. Classified in HTS 2403.19.60 as other manufactured smoking tobacco under quota provisions.
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
• Obtain advance quota clearance if nearing 10,000 MT limit for the quota year
• Avoid packaging resembling consumer-ready retail to stay out of 'prepared for marketing' notes
• Document as 'for further processing into consumer products' if applicable