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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%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

• Phytosanitary certificates essential to clear mold/ pest concerns

• Declare exact refuse composition to avoid penalties

• Beware quota exhaustion for high-volume origins like Brazil