Processed Cut Oriental Stems from Japan
Cut stems from Oriental tobacco, processed similarly to threshed but as refuse under HTS 2401.30.16.00. Used in hand-rolled cigarette preparation.
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
• Declare intended use as 'hand-rolled cigarette tobacco' for potential US Note 5(e) benefits
• Avoid retail packaging to stay in unmanufactured refuse category
• Cross-check with 2401.30.37 for non-Oriental to confirm lowest duty