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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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