Cut Burley Tobacco Stems from Japan
Cut Burley tobacco stems are the processed stalks from Burley tobacco plants, ground or pulverized for use in tobacco blending or manufacturing. They fall under HTS 2401.30.35.20 as tobacco refuse, specifically stems that are cut, ground, or pulverized from Burley variety, entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 5 quota provisions.
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
• Verify origin country eligibility under U.S. note 5 quotas (e.g
• Brazil up to 80,200 MT); obtain U.S
• Trade Representative license
• Provide documentation proving stems are cut/ground Burley
• Avoid exceeding annual quota periods (Sep 13-Sep 12)