Premium Flue-Cured Cavendish Pipe Tobacco from Japan
Flue-cured Cavendish tobacco processed with steam for mellow flavor, sold in retail jars from Argentina quota. Classified in HTS 2403.99.6050 for manufactured flue-cured tobacco under U.S. Note 5 provisions. Ideal for pipe enthusiasts.
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
• Document Cavendish processing (steam-curing) to affirm manufactured status
• Argentina quota pre-verification prevents delays; no Canada/Israel/Mexico exclusion applies
• Ensure packaging is unaltered for consumer sale per US note definition