Hand-Rolling Tobacco for Cigars from Japan
Finely cut and flavored tobacco designed for hand-rolling small cigars or cigarillos, distinct from cigarette blends. Classified in 2403.99.31 for manufactured tobacco used in non-cigarette products like 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
• Provide end-use certificates confirming use in cigars, not cigarettes
• Check aggregate quantity limits for countries like Brazil or Philippines
• Avoid retail packaging to stay out of consumer quota subheadings