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
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
• 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)