Burley Light Air-Cured Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Unstemmed burley tobacco leaves, light air-cured, containing under 35% wrapper tobacco, used mainly for pipe tobacco and cigarette fillers. Known for its nutty, low-sugar profile ideal for blending. Classified in HTS 2401.10.65.90 as other light air-cured leaf not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Check aggregate quotas for origins like Malawi (12,000 MT); use chapter 98 for duty-free samples
• Document processing method as light air-cured via affidavits; ensure no threshing