</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

Threshed Thai Burley Tobacco from Japan

Burley tobacco strips from Thailand, threshed and processed similarly for blending, under Note 5 quota provisions. This air-cured leaf is ideal for American blend cigarettes. Classified in 2401.20.85 for its processing and origin.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Thailand's 7,000 MT quota requires precise entry timing within Sep 13-Sep 12 period

Test for glycerol/molasses; presence could shift to water pipe tobacco exclusion

Document as not for retail packaging to avoid 'prepared for consumer' reclassification