Milled Cigar Tobacco Stems from Japan
Milled or ground stems specifically from cigar tobacco leaves, processed into granular form. HTS 2401.30.06.00 applies to ground/pulverized cigar leaf stem refuse. Ideal for industrial tobacco reconstitution.
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
• Use ISF filings early due to quota tracking requirements
• Confirm 'tobacco refuse' status; not for direct consumer smoking
• Pair with commercial invoice detailing stem-only composition