Partly Stripped Maryland Burley Tobacco from Japan
Maryland-type burley tobacco that is partly stripped/stemmed but unthreshed, known for its light air-cured qualities suitable for blending. Fits HTS 2401.20.35.30 as other light air-cured leaf without wrapper tobacco dominance. Ideal for pipe tobacco and cigarettes.
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
• Check aggregate quota eligibility excluding Canada/Mexico; provide stemming ratio documentation
• Avoid misdeclaration as threshed to prevent reclassification
• Label variety clearly as 'Maryland' for statistical reporting