2403.99.60.65/Blended Burley and Virginia Tobacco Mix/Japan

Blended Burley and Virginia Tobacco Mix from Japan

A partially manufactured blend of Burley and Virginia flue-cured tobacco leaves, mixed for use in cigarette production. This product falls under HTS 2403.99.60.65 as it is partially manufactured, blended tobacco entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions, not yet fully processed into finished cigarettes. It is typically imported in bales for further manufacturing.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify origin country eligibility under U.S

• Note 5 quotas (e.g

• Brazil, Zimbabwe) and ensure entry quantities do not exceed annual limits to avoid over-quota duties

• Provide documentation proving partial manufacture status and blending process; include certificates of origin and production records to prevent misclassification as unmanufactured tobacco

• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding aggregate quotas or entering from non-qualifying countries without Chapter 98 provisions; monitor USTR regulations for updates