Thailand Burley Tobacco Leaf from Japan
Light air-cured burley tobacco, partly stemmed from Thailand, not containing wrapper over 35%, unthreshed. Qualifies for HTS 2401.20.33 per Additional U.S. Note 5's 7,000 MT allocation.
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
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with tobacco quotas to handle Note 5 entries
• Document intended use as non-cigarette if for hand-rolled market
• Inspect for contaminants; FDA tobacco regs may apply alongside HTS