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%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
• 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