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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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