Bulgarian Basma Oriental Tobacco from Japan
Unthreshed Basma oriental tobacco leaves from Bulgaria, wholly stemmed and free of wrapper tobacco. This small-leaf variety contributes floral notes to blend cigarettes. Classified in 2401.20.26.00 for other oriental types without significant wrapper.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate to meet USDA requirements for unmanufactured tobacco
• Declare exact stemming percentage; partial stemming keeps it in 2401.20 vs fully unstemmed
• Monitor 'other countries' quota (3,000 MT) for Bulgarian origin shipments