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%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
• 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