Air-Cured Burley Refuse Blend from Japan
Blended refuse from air-cured Burley tobacco, including stems and scraps, under HTS 2401.30.70.20 as 'Burley' other refuse. Popular for American blend cigarettes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use accredited labs for varietal ID; Burley must be >80% confirmed
• Exclude Canada/Mexico/Israel from quota tracking per US notes
• Prepare for FDA tobacco oversight on residue contaminants