Cigar Leaf Waste from Japan

Waste material generated from processing cigar leaf tobacco, including stems, scraps, and dust unsuitable for direct use. Classified under HTS 2401.30.09.00 as 'other' tobacco refuse specifically from cigar leaf, distinct from stems or cuttings.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify origin documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. tobacco import quotas under Additional U.S

• Note 5

• Provide certificates of analysis confirming it's cigar leaf refuse, not reprocessed tobacco

• Avoid misclassification as stems (2401.30.03); common pitfall is lacking proof of cigar leaf source