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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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