Stemmed Burley Tobacco Lamina for Cigars from Japan
Partly stemmed Burley tobacco lamina, threshed for wrapper or filler in premium cigars, explicitly not for cigarettes. HTS 2401.20.83.20 applies as unmanufactured, threshed Burley for non-cigarette end-use per US notes. Air-cured for earthy flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit evidence of cigar manufacturer contracts to affirm non-cigarette use; adhere to country-specific quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT)
• Inspect for contaminants to meet FDA tobacco import standards