Fire-Cured Burley Kentucky Ground Stems from Japan
Ground stems derived from Kentucky fire-cured Burley tobacco, threshed for use in pipe tobacco and roll-your-own non-cigarette products. Fits HTS 2401.30.25.35 as processed refuse from specified fire-cured regions, excluding cigarette applications per U.S. notes.
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
• Provide stem length specs (cut/ground) in commercial invoice; ensure no commingling with cigarette-destined lots
• Comply with TTB labeling previews for eventual product use