Burley Light Air-Cured Leaf from Thailand from Japan
Unstemmed burley classified as light air-cured tobacco from Thailand, threshed similarly processed, under wrapper limits. HTS 2401.10.63 applies per Additional U.S. Note 5 quota of 7,000 MT for Thailand.
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
• Thailand's 7,000 MT quota requires precise documentation; pre-1995 export exception possible
• Common error: classifying as dark-cured; test air-curing method