US Kentucky Burley Pipe Tobacco Returned from Europe from Japan
Pipe tobacco made from US-grown Kentucky burley, exported to Europe for specialty blending, returned unsold. Qualifies under 9801.00.80.30 as previously exported US tobacco product from Chapter 24 eligible for duty-free reentry. Documentation proves US origin and export history.
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
• Retain original US production records and export bills of lading; declare exact quantities matching export documentation; avoid common pitfall of missing drawback certification which disqualifies entry