Cut Burley Tobacco Stems from Japan
Cut burley tobacco stems derived from the Burley variety, processed by cutting for use in non-cigarette products like pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. Classified under HTS 2401.30.25.20 as tobacco refuse (stems) that are cut and specifically designated for products other than cigarettes. Meets chapter notes excluding manufactured tobacco and ensuring unmanufactured refuse status.
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 Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT aggregate period); provide certification stems are for non-cigarette use
• Ensure proper labeling as 'Burley' variety and threshed/cut processing; avoid misclassification as cigarette tobacco