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%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
• Cigar industry certifications prevent cigarette misclassification
• Direct import proof for quota eligibility