Fire-Cured and Sun-Cured Tobacco Blend from Japan
A partial mix of fire-cured Kentucky and sun-cured Greek tobacco, blended for chewing or snuff base. Classified in HTS 2403.99.60.65 for its partial manufacture and U.S. Note 5 quota entry as mixed tobacco. Bulk imported for final processing.
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
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with tobacco quotas to file entries timely within quota periods
• Document blend ratios and partial processing steps to justify against 2401 unmanufactured claims
• Beware over-quota entries default to higher column 1 general rates; plan shipments accordingly