Chopped Cigar Leaf Stem Waste from Japan
Waste tobacco stems from cigar leaf production, chopped into uniform cut sizes. Classified in 2401.30.06.00 as cut stems from cigar leaf refuse. Used by manufacturers for blending in pipe tobaccos or extracts.
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
• Document processing method (cut/chopped) with photos or specs to validate HTS
• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico origins from quota calculations per US Note
• Beware of moisture content affecting weight declarations for duty