Threshed Virginia Fire-Cured Burley Blend Tobacco from Japan
Threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco partly stemmed and blended minimally for pipe tobacco production. Classified in 2401.20.85.50 due to its fire-curing method, threshed processing, and entry under U.S. note 5 quotas. It remains unmanufactured despite light blending.
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
• Monitor country-specific quotas (e.g
• 3,000 MT Philippines) and exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from note 5
• Label shipments clearly as 'Virginia fire-cured' with moisture content and stem/strip percentage for CBP verification
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but track against main quota limits