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
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
• 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