Burley Tobacco Leaf Unstemmed from Japan
Air-cured burley tobacco leaves, unstemmed, threshed but not stripped, free of wrapper tobacco. Falls under HTS 2401.10.63.90 as 'other' light air-cured leaf pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quotas (e.g., Malawi, Zimbabwe). Commonly blended in American blend cigarettes.
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
• Confirm flue-cured/burley/light air-cured classification via moisture and curing method certification
• Adhere to aggregate quota limits per country (e.g
• 12,000 MT Malawi)
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins from quota subheadings per U.S
• Note