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
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
• 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