Air-Cured Cigar Stem Bundles from Japan
Bundles of whole air-cured cigar leaf stems, processed only by threshing without cutting, grinding, or pulverizing. HTS 2401.30.03.00 covers this refuse category for cigar tobacco. Primarily imported for flavoring compounds or animal feed base.
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
• Declare exact moisture content to avoid disputes on 'unmanufactured' status; separate from leaf for accurate refuse classification
• Monitor USTR regulations for quota adjustments