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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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