Burley Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale from Japan
Uncured Burley tobacco stems, not cut, ground, or pulverized, packaged in large bulk bales for industrial processing. Classified under HTS 2401.30.23.20 as tobacco refuse (stems) intended for use in products other than cigarettes, such as pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. Meets the definition of unmanufactured tobacco refuse without further processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin country against US aggregate quotas (e.g
• 3,000 MT for 'other countries'); exceedance shifts to higher duty subheadings
• Provide documentation proving end-use in non-cigarette products (e.g
• affidavits from buyer) to avoid reclassification
• Ensure stems are truly 'not cut, ground, or pulverized' via lab inspection; minimal processing allowed but avoid stems resembling strips