Thailand Fire-Cured Tobacco Strips from Japan
Fire-cured tobacco strips from Thailand, manufactured for snuff and plug tobacco, entered pursuant to HTS 2403.99.60 and its 7,000 MT quota in U.S. Note 5. These strips are partially fermented for flavor enhancement.
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
• Track against Thailand's specific 7,000 MT limit within the annual quota period
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins which bypass these quota subheadings
• Prepare for reclassification if used in consumer-ready packages per US Note on retail form