Chopped Burley Tobacco Stems from Japan
Chopped Burley tobacco stems are cut into small pieces from plant refuse, suitable for pipe tobacco fillers or export blending. HTS 2401.30.35.20 applies to such Burley stems processed by cutting/grounding under note 5 quotas.
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
• Label packages clearly as 'Burley stems - cut/ground' for CBP inspection
• Track fiscal year quotas ending Sep 12
• Not eligible if from FTZ without direct import proof