Ground Cigar Tobacco Stems from Japan
Pulverized stems from cigar leaf tobacco, ground into fine particles for industrial use. Falls under HTS 2401.30.06.00 due to being ground tobacco refuse specifically from cigar leaf stems. Commonly used in flavor extraction or fillers.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to distinguish cigar leaf origin, as misidentification leads to reclassification
• Check aggregate quota for origin country (e.g
• Brazil limited to 80,200 MT annually)
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail; classify as industrial refuse only