Threshed Burley Tobacco Export Grade Strips from Japan
High-quality threshed Burley tobacco strips from quota-eligible countries, stripped and processed for export blending. HTS 2401.20.85.20 applies to Burley entered under U.S. Note 5, excluding products of Canada, Israel, or Mexico.
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
• Use USTR-issued licenses for quota entry; monitor 'other countries' 3,000 MT limit closely
• Document threshing method (e.g
• mechanical vs. similar processing) for customs verification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail intent, which could trigger 'prepared for consumer' notes