Burley Tobacco Leaf Unstemmed from Japan
Light air-cured burley tobacco leaves, not stemmed, used primarily in chewing tobacco and snuff manufacturing. Classified in HTS 2401.10.61.90 as 'other' unmanufactured light air-cured leaf for non-cigarette products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include affidavits confirming non-cigarette end-use to prevent misclassification
• Check aggregate quotas for origins like Argentina (10,750 MT) and ensure entries fall within Sept 13-Sept 12 periods
• Avoid bulk packaging not prepared for retail; declare as unmanufactured leaf