Burley-Type Fire-Cured KY-TN Tobacco Stems from Japan
Unprocessed stems from burley-style Fire-Cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco, classified in 2401.30.33.35 for quota entry as tobacco refuse. Used extensively in U.S. pipe tobacco manufacturing and as low-nicotine fillers.
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 lab analysis confirming fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee type and unprocessed state
• Monitor annual quotas to avoid over-entry penalties
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples if applicable