2401.20.57/Burley Stemmed Tobacco Leaves/Japan

Burley Stemmed Tobacco Leaves from Japan

Air-cured Burley tobacco partially stemmed, not threshed, known for its nutty flavor in pipe and cigarette blends. Classified in 2401.20.57 as other unmanufactured tobacco partly stemmed, without significant wrapper content. Primarily imported for further processing in the U.S.

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%

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Import Tips

• Check aggregate quota limits per U.S

• Note (e.g

• 9,956 MT for EU); use chapter 98 for duty-free samples

• Label with variety, processing level, and origin; avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as threshed

• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA requirements for unmanufactured tobacco