Aromatic Flue-Cured Virginia Shag Tobacco from Japan
Fine-cut shag-style flue-cured Virginia tobacco infused with vanilla aroma for pipe or RYO use, packaged for retail from Malawi. It qualifies for HTS 2403.99.6050 as quota-eligible manufactured flue-cured tobacco per Additional U.S. Note 5. The manufacturing includes cutting and flavor extraction.
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
• Supply aroma/flavor certification and retail packaging proof to confirm 'manufactured for consumer' status
• Track European Community aggregate quota if blended; separate flue-cured documentation essential
• Avoid bulk packaging to prevent reclassification as unmanufactured under 2401