Threshed Burley Midrib Scraps from Japan
Midrib scraps from threshed Burley tobacco leaves, considered refuse under HTS 2401.30.37.20 for quota purposes. These fibrous remnants are similarly processed and used in low-nicotine blends or reconstituted sheet tobacco production. Qualifies via U.S. Note 5 for specified origins.
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
• Submit threshing process documentation and Burley varietal ID from origin agricultural authority
• Enter before Sept 12 quota close; use FTZ carefully as it counts toward aggregate limits