2403.99.60.70/Flue-Cured Virginia Pipe Tobacco Blend/Japan

Flue-Cured Virginia Pipe Tobacco Blend from Japan

A premium blend of flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves processed for pipe smoking, featuring aromatic flavors and fine cut for even burning. Classified under HTS 2403.99.60.70 as other manufactured tobacco from countries listed in Additional U.S. Note 5 (e.g., Brazil, Zimbabwe), entered pursuant to quota provisions. It meets chapter requirements for manufactured tobacco substitutes not fitting other specific subheadings.

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 is listed in Additional U.S

• Note 5 (e.g

• Brazil, Malawi) and ensure entry quantity complies with annual quotas set by USTR

• Provide documentation proving export prior to quota period if applicable; track aggregate imports from September 13 to September 12

• Avoid misclassification as cigarette tobacco; label clearly as pipe tobacco to prevent reclassification under 2403.19 subheadings