Flue-Cured Bulk Smoking Mixture from Japan
Custom blend of flue-cured bright leaf with binders for generic smoking applications, unflavored. HTS 2403.99.90.50 captures this as unspecified manufactured flue-cured tobacco not retail-oriented or specialized. Differs from reconstituted sheets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact flue-cured percentage; blends over 50% may trigger primary classification review
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples to test markets without quota impact
• Monitor USTR regulations for quota adjustments annually