Chopped Turkish-Type Tobacco Stems from Japan
Stems from Turkish-type tobacco chopped into uniform small segments, meeting the 'cut' criterion for HTS 2401.30.16.00 as unmanufactured tobacco refuse. Used in blending for aromatic cigarettes and pipe tobaccos.
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
• Use pre-1995 export documentation for potential quota eligibility per US Note 5(d)
• Separate from other refuse types in manifests to prevent commingling penalties
• Confirm moisture content <15% to avoid 'fresh' classification issues