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