Unprocessed Burley Tobacco Stems Sack from Japan
Sacked unprocessed Burley tobacco stems, neither cut, ground, nor pulverized, for industrial use in snuff or chew production. HTS 2401.30.23.20 covers Burley stems as tobacco refuse for non-cigarette applications, aligning with US note definitions for bulk industrial tobacco.
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
• Exclude from quota if product of Canada/Israel/Mexico or chapter 98 samples for duty-free entry
• Conduct moisture content tests; excessive drying may imply 'threshed' processing, risking reclassification
• Use bills of lading specifying 'industrial use only' to prevent retail misinterpretation