Cut Cigar Leaf Tobacco Stems from Japan
These are tobacco stems derived from cigar leaf, cut into small pieces for processing. Classified under HTS 2401.30.06.00 as cut tobacco refuse from cigar leaf stems. Used primarily in the tobacco industry for blending or extraction.
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 against US quota limits in Additional US Note 5 to avoid excess duty rates
• Provide detailed documentation proving stems are from cigar leaf to confirm refuse classification
• Ensure proper labeling as unmanufactured tobacco refuse to prevent misclassification as finished products