Flue-Cured Twist Tobacco Rope from Japan
Traditional flue-cured tobacco twisted into ropes for chewing or pipe smoking, a manufactured form not intended for cigarettes. Under HTS 2403.99.31.50 for other non-cigarette manufactured tobacco with flue-cured profile.
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
• Document traditional processing methods to support non-cigarette classification
• Adhere to state-specific tobacco import regs beyond federal HTS