Damaged Cigar Leaf Residue from Japan
Residue from damaged or moldy cigar leaves discarded during quality control. Classified as 'other' tobacco refuse from cigar leaf in HTS 2401.30.09.00.
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
• Phytosanitary certificates essential to clear mold/ pest concerns
• Declare exact refuse composition to avoid penalties
• Beware quota exhaustion for high-volume origins like Brazil