Industrial Threshed Burley Tobacco Bulk from Japan
Bulk threshed Burley tobacco in large bales for industrial blending operations, stripped and cleaned. Under HTS 2401.20.87.20 as other Burley, for non-retail use. Essential base for mass-market cigarette production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bulk packaging avoids 'retail ready' reclassification per U.S. note
• Coordinate with USTR for quota apportionment in high-volume shipments
• Test for contaminants; threshing doesn't eliminate all risks