Burley Pipe Tobacco Blend from Japan
A loose-cut blend of Burley tobacco processed for pipe smoking, featuring the nutty flavor profile typical of Burley leaves. This manufactured tobacco is classified under HTS 2403.99.31.60 as Burley intended for products other than cigarettes, specifically excluding cigarette use per chapter notes. It is imported in bulk for further blending or retail packaging.
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
• Verify origin against US quota limits (e.g
• 10,750 MT aggregate); exceedances shift to higher duties
• Provide documentation proving end-use in non-cigarette products like pipes to avoid reclassification
• Include lab analysis confirming Burley type and no cigarette preparation per US note (e)