Stemmed Burley Tobacco for Cigars from Japan
Wholly stripped Burley leaf with minimal wrapper, not threshed, for cigar filler blends. HTS 2401.20.35.20 covers this as Burley subtype under flue-cured/light air-cured, partly/wholly stemmed unmanufactured tobacco.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement specifying cigar filler to differentiate from cigarette tobacco quotas
• Test and certify nicotine/moisture levels per CBP requirements for unmanufactured leaf