Threshed Burley Tobacco Leaves from Japan
Threshed Burley tobacco consists of partly or wholly stemmed leaves that have been processed through threshing to remove stems and foreign matter, classified under HTS 2401.20.87 as other threshed unmanufactured tobacco not specifically enumerated elsewhere. This air-cured variety is commonly used in cigarette blends for its mild flavor and low sugar content.
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
• Verify origin country quotas under U.S
• Note 5 to avoid excess duty rates; products from Canada, Israel, or Mexico are exempt
• Provide detailed processing documentation proving threshing without reconstitution to confirm classification in 2401
• Label fiber content and processing method accurately to prevent misclassification as cigarette tobacco