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%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
• 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