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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

Processed Cut Oriental Stems from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.30.16.00