2401.30.37.20/Processed Burley Vein Refuse/Japan

Processed Burley Vein Refuse from Japan

Vein refuse from processed Burley tobacco, including small broken veins post-threshing, classified in HTS 2401.30.37.20. Enters under U.S. Note 5 for Burley from quota countries like Malawi or Zimbabwe. Used in industrial blending or as base for expanded tobacco.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide vein/stem ratio analysis; >80% refuse avoids leaf classification

• Track country-specific quotas (e.g

• 12,000 MT Malawi) via USTR reports

• Chapter 98 sample exemption available but excludes from main quota