Fire-Cured Kentucky Cigar Blend from Japan
Partially mixed fire-cured Kentucky and Dark-fired tobaccos for cigar filler, requiring additional curing. HTS 2403.99.31.65 applies to this blended, partially manufactured tobacco for cigars.
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
• Include curing process details to justify partial manufacture classification
• Package in bulk hogsheads typical for industrial tobacco shipments
• Reference U.S. notes for pre-1995 export eligibility if applicable to origin