Cut Dark Fired Kentucky Burley Stems from Japan
Cut stems from dark air-cured Kentucky Burley variety, processed for flavor extraction in non-cigarettes. This HTS 2401.30.25.40 subheading targets regional dark air-cured refuse in cut form for uses like roll-your-own or moist snuff.
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
• Include curing method certification (dark air-cured) and regional origin (KY/TN) proofs
• Separate from cigarette lots in documentation to leverage lower non-cigarette rates
• Beware bulk vs. retail packaging; retail-ready may trigger U.S. note reclassification