Processed Burley Tobacco Vein Waste from Japan
Vein scraps from threshed Burley leaves, falling under 'other' tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70.20. Used primarily in pipe tobacco blends or as base for nicotine patches.
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
• Document threshing/similar processing to meet 'unmanufactured' criteria
• Monitor USTR quota bulletins; Malawi/Phils often hit limits first