Whole Cigar Leaf Tobacco Stems from Japan
Uncured, whole stems derived from cigar leaf tobacco, remaining intact without any cutting, grinding, or pulverizing processes. Classified under HTS 2401.30.03.00 as tobacco refuse specifically from cigar leaf in the form of stems, not further processed beyond threshing. These stems are primarily used in tobacco blending or extraction industries.
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 country quotas under U.S
• Note 5 to avoid over-quota duties; provide certification that stems are from cigar leaf and unprocessed
• Include lab analysis confirming no cutting or grinding; watch for misclassification as threshed tobacco