Twist Tobacco Rope from Japan
Hand-twisted rope of dark-fired tobacco for chewing or pipe use, fermented for robust flavor. HTS 2403.99.90.70 covers this niche manufactured tobacco form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Specify fermentation process in entry docs to justify manufacturing status
• Quota awareness for origins like Philippines or Thailand
• Ensure weight declarations match U.S. note quantity limits