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
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
• 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