Burley Tobacco Leaf Partly Stemmed from Japan
Partly stemmed burley tobacco leaf, not threshed, flue-cured style with no wrapper tobacco. Known for its robust flavor, it's commonly blended in pipe tobacco and cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2401.20.35 as other light air-cured leaf excluding quota items.
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
• Document partial stemming process and confirm light air-curing to match subheading; track aggregate quota limits by country
• Label moisture content accurately for customs valuation