2401.20.31.20/Flue-Cured Burley Hybrid Leaf/Japan

Flue-Cured Burley Hybrid Leaf from Japan

Partly stripped light air-cured Burley hybrid tobacco leaves for blending in premium pipe tobaccos. Classified under HTS 2401.20.31.20 due to its Burley type, partial stemming, non-threshed state, and explicit non-cigarette designation.

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%

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Import Tips

• Label shipments clearly as 'Burley for pipe/chewing tobacco' to support non-cigarette classification

• Check USTR regulations for annual quota proration if from specified countries like Zimbabwe (12,000 MT)

• Avoid warehouse withdrawal issues by entering directly with origin docs pre-September 13 cutoff