Threshed Burley Midrib Scraps from Japan
Midrib portions of Burley tobacco leaves obtained after threshing, categorized as 'other' tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70.20. Commonly used in low-cost blends or as filler in reconstituted sheet tobacco.
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
• Include threshing process certification; CBP often audits to distinguish refuse from leaf
• Aggregate entries Sep 13-Sep 12 to track quota usage; use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples
• Label clearly as 'Burley refuse' to prevent reclassification as premium leaf