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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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