Raw Burley Stems for Pipe Tobacco from Japan
Raw Burley variety tobacco stems, unprocessed (not cut/ground/pulverized), sourced for blending into pipe tobacco mixtures. Falls under 2401.30.23.20 as Burley stems/tobacco refuse designated for non-cigarette products per US notes. Used in aromatic pipe blends without combustion inhalation.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'Burley stems for pipe tobacco' with end-use certificates to comply with 'products other than cigarettes' requirement
• Monitor annual quota usage via USTR; pre-1995 exports may qualify for special rates if documented properly
• Avoid packaging resembling retail consumer packs, as 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' triggers different subheadings