Philippines Oriental Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Oriented tobacco leaf from the Philippines, processed into homogenized form for export under HTS 2403.99.60 quota provisions (3,000 MT per Additional U.S. Note 5). Suitable for aromatic cigarette blends.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm small 3,000 MT quota availability before shipping; rapid exhaustion common
• Use Treasury-approved documentation for pre-1995 export eligibility if applicable
• Distinguish from tobacco-free substitutes excluded from similar water pipe categories