Bulk Burley Tobacco for Pipe Mixtures from Japan
Coarsely cut Burley tobacco in bulk form for blending into custom pipe tobaccos, from Philippines quota allocation. Falls under 2403.99.60.60 as other manufactured Burley entered per Note 5, distinguished from unmanufactured raw leaf or retail products.
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 ISF filings early for quota tracking; aggregate limits apply across all listed countries
• Document as 'not for cigarettes' to align with Note 5(e) for hand-rolled use
• Inspect for contaminants—FFDA rules apply to tobacco imports