Rustica Burley Smoking Mixture from Japan
Rustica-type Burley tobacco mixture for pipe or RYO, imported from Zimbabwe under quota. Classified as HTS 2403.19.60.60 Burley due to varietal identification and quota entry provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use FTZ or warehouse entries carefully, as they count toward quota only upon withdrawal for consumption
• Avoid commingling with non-quota tobaccos to prevent reclassification risks
• Label with clear warnings and fiber content to meet FDA tobacco import rules