Ground Burley Tobacco Stems from Japan
Ground Burley tobacco stems consist of pulverized stalks from Burley plants, used as filler in pipe tobacco or cigarette blends. Classified in HTS 2401.30.35.20 as cut, ground, or pulverized Burley stems entered under quota provisions of additional U.S. note 5.
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
• Confirm processing level (must be cut/ground/pulverized, not whole); track quota usage via CBP reporting
• Include lab certification of Burley variety and origin
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican products from this subheading