Pulverized Burley Stems for Pipe Tobacco from Japan
Pulverized stems from Burley tobacco, finely ground for incorporation into aromatic pipe tobacco blends, excluding cigarette use. HTS 2401.30.25.20 applies as cut/ground/pulverized Burley stems refuse, unmanufactured and for non-cigarette products per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document processing (pulverized) and non-cigarette intent via affidavits; track country-specific quotas like 7,000 MT Thailand
• Ensure no combustion-altering additives to stay in unmanufactured refuse; prepare for CBP stem inspections