Fire-Cured Kentucky Burley Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Unmanufactured fire-cured Kentucky burley tobacco leaves, partly stemmed but not threshed, used primarily for pipe tobacco blends and chewing tobacco production. This specific variety originates from the Kentucky-Tennessee region and undergoes air-curing followed by fire-curing, fitting HTS 2401.20.57.10 due to its regional designation and processing state.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify origin documentation to confirm Kentucky-Tennessee fire-curing process, as this HTS requires regional specificity
• Check U.S
• Note quotas for non-FTA countries; aggregate limits apply from Sep 13 to Sep 12 annually
• Provide lab certification on wrapper tobacco content (under 35%) to avoid reclassification