Stemmed Maryland Burley Tobacco from Japan
Partly stripped Maryland burley tobacco leaf, light air-cured, not threshed, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota limits without wrapper tobacco. Fits HTS 2401.20.33.30 for its Maryland designation, partial stemming, and flue-cured/burley/light air-cured attributes. Commonly blended in premium cigarette production.
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
• Include affidavits proving no wrapper content and Maryland varietal; exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from quota subheading
• Monitor fiscal year quotas (Sep 13-Sep 12) via USTR; pre-1995 exports may qualify under special provisions
• Label shipments clearly as 'Maryland type, partly stemmed, not threshed' to avoid misclassification