Premium Flue-Cured Virginia Shredded Tobacco from Japan
Finely shredded flue-cured Virginia tobacco for pipe or RYO, with natural sweetness from curing process. Falls under HTS 2403.19.90.50 as other manufactured flue-cured smoking tobacco, distinct from reconstituted or extracts. Prepared for consumer smoking without combustion alternatives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document pre-1995 export for legacy quota eligibility per U.S. note (d); avoid retail-ready packs over consumer sizes
• Certify no tobacco substitutes exceeding proportion limits