Flue-Cured Burley Roll-Your-Own Tobacco from Japan
Loose flue-cured Burley tobacco shreds designed for hand-rolling cigarettes, imported in retail pouches from Brazil under quota. Classified in HTS 2403.99.6050 due to its manufactured form and compliance with U.S. Note 5 for flue-cured types. Primarily used by consumers for RYO cigarettes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm 'RYO' labeling and ensure not prepped for machine-rolled cigarettes to stay in 2403; check Brazil quota status
• Include laboratory analysis confirming flue-cured process and manufacturing (e.g
• cut, flavored)
• Monitor total imports across listed subheadings to prevent quota overrun penalties