Maryland-Type Reconstituted Tobacco Plug from Japan
Compressed plugs of reconstituted Maryland tobacco made from paper-process reconstitution, primarily for chewing tobacco or snuff production excluding cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2403.91.43.80 as other homogenized tobacco of Maryland type for non-cigarette applications.
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
• Provide end-use statements confirming non-cigarette application; monitor country-specific quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT)
• Label as 'not for cigarette use' to prevent misclassification