Twist Tobacco Rope from Japan
Hand-twisted rope tobacco from dark air-cured leaf, pressed and fermented for chewing or pipe use. As other manufactured tobacco not in plug or specific retail forms, it fits HTS 2403.99.90.
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
• Measure moisture content (typically 20-30%) and declare processing methods
• Package in moisture-proof materials to maintain classification as manufactured
• Avoid cutting into plugs which have separate subheadings