Burley-Type Air-Cured Tobacco Strips from Japan
Partly stripped burley-type light air-cured tobacco strips, not similarly processed beyond stemming. Low wrapper content makes it suitable for export blending. Classified under HTS 2401.20.35.40 for other flue/burley light air-cured leaf.
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
• Monitor annual quota periods (Sept 13 to Sept 12) for origins like Philippines (3,000 MT)
• Ensure no aromatic oils to prevent water pipe tobacco misclassification
• Document as 'for industrial blending' not retail to maintain unmanufactured status