Homogenized Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco from Japan
Homogenized sheets from flue-cured Virginia-type tobacco, reconstituted for brighter cigarette blends. HTS 2403.91.45.50 covers this under U.S. Note 5 for specified origins. Flue-curing enhances sweet, aromatic qualities ideal for blending.
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
• Test for glycerol content; presence could shift to water pipe tobacco if intended for hookah
• Use FTZ carefully; withdrawals count toward quota unlike direct imports