2401.20.31/Burley Tobacco Leaf for Cigarillo Binders/Japan

Burley Tobacco Leaf for Cigarillo Binders from Japan

Unthreshed burley leaf, stripped, for binder in small cigars/cigarillos excluding cigarette tobacco. Precisely matches 2401.20.31 for flue/burley non-cigarette use.

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%

Calculate with your customs value Verify classification with AI

Import Tips

• Document binder-specific grading to distinguish from filler or wrapper

• Ensure direct import from origin for quota benefits; warehouse withdrawals count against limits

• Label as 'partly stemmed, not threshed' for CBP inspection