Stemmed Flue-Cured Burley Alternative Tobacco from Japan
Partly stemmed and threshed flue-cured tobacco similar to Burley but distinctly flue-cured, classified in HTS 2401.20.87.10 for its processing and curing type. Used in pipe tobaccos and blends. Excludes quota-restricted sources.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming flue-curing vs. air-curing; ensure no commingling with quota tobacco to maintain 'other' status; use FDA tobacco import alerts for pre-clearance