Burley Tobacco Dust from Japan
Fine particulate Burley tobacco dust generated from threshing and sifting operations, categorized as tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.37.20. This quota-eligible material is used in pipe blends, snuff production, or as additive in industrial tobacco products. Meets chapter definition for unmanufactured refuse entered under 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
• Include moisture content certification (<15%) and sieve analysis proving dust/refuse composition
• Monitor importer-of-record aggregate quota usage; exceedance requires reclassification to non-quota subheading
• Label packages clearly as 'Burley refuse - dust' for CBP inspection; avoid mixing with leaf to prevent disputes