Reconstituted Flue-Cured Tobacco Filler Blend from Japan
Processed reconstituted tobacco from flue-cured varieties, formed into filler material for American blend cigarettes. HTS 2403.91.45.50 applies to this quota-specific entry of homogenized tobacco. Reconstitution involves papermaking process from tobacco byproducts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'for use in products other than cigarettes' if for hand-rolled per Note 5(e), affecting classification
• Avoid bulk packaging not 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' to stay in retail-oriented subheadings