Cut Kentucky Burley Fire-Cured Stem Filler from Japan
Cut and ground stems from Kentucky fire-cured burley-type tobacco used as low-cost filler in manufactured products. Specifically classified in HTS 2401.30.35.35 for quota-eligible pulverized fire-cured KY-TN refuse. Essential component in budget cigarette and RYO blends.
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
• Use licensed customs broker familiar with tobacco quotas; aggregate tracking critical
• Provide curing process certification from origin producer
• Separate storage required to maintain quota purity from general inventory