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%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
• 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