Burley Stemmed Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Air-cured Burley tobacco stripped of stems but not threshed, falling under HTS 2401.20.57.40 for partly stemmed unmanufactured tobacco without wrapper content. Known for its robust flavor, it's a key component in pipe tobaccos and cigarettes.
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
• Check U.S
• Note 5 quota for origin like Zimbabwe (12,000 MT); exceedance triggers higher duties
• Include affidavits on processing method and fiber content to prevent reclassification as manufactured
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota subheadings