Burley Tobacco Screenings for Premium Cigar Blends from Japan
Screened small leaf pieces and refuse from Burley, used in premium long-filler cigars, not cigarettes. HTS 2401.30.27.20 for other Burley refuse, non-cigarette per notes. Threshed screenings remain unmanufactured.
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
• Cigar industry certifications prevent cigarette misclassification
• Direct import proof for quota eligibility