Flue-Cured Burley Hybrid Threshed Tobacco from Japan
Hybrid flue-cured Burley tobacco, partly stripped and threshed for uniformity, under HTS 2401.20.85.10 with U.S. Note 5 entry. Processed for cigarette filler. Meets unmanufactured criteria post-threshing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-1995 exported stock may qualify per Note 5(d); require direct import proof to claim rates
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls—ensure not 'prepared for retail' to prevent consumer subheading shift
• Monitor warehouse withdrawals against quota periods (Sept 13-Sept 12)