Processed Burley Tobacco Threshed for Blending from Japan
Burley tobacco threshed to uniform strip size for cigarette blending, meeting U.S. Note 5 quota criteria. Classified in 2401.20.85.20 as other threshed Burley, not prepared for direct consumer marketing.
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
• Prepare entry summaries excluding Chapter 98 duties to maintain quota subheading status
• Conduct variety testing to confirm Burley against look-alike air-cured tobaccos
• Store in climate-controlled conditions to preserve threshing integrity pre-clearance