Burley Pipe Tobacco Blend from Japan
Blend of air-cured Burley tobacco for pipe smokers, with natural tobacco content only, no cigarette machinery compatibility. Fits 2403.19.30 for other smoking tobacco not for cigarettes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota subheadings per U.S
• Note
• Document variety (Burley) and processing to distinguish from cigarette tobaccos
• Avoid bulk packaging over quota thresholds without prior USTR approval