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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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