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%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
• 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