Pulverized Oriental Tobacco Stems from Japan
Fine pulverized stems from Oriental tobacco plants, classified as cut/ground/pulverized refuse under HTS 2401.30.16.00. Commonly imported for use in flavor extraction or as filler in low-grade tobacco products.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to prove no contaminants, as refuse is scrutinized for pests
• Avoid quota overages by monitoring USTR regulations; Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins exempt
• Document processing method (pulverized vs. cut) via photos or affidavits for Customs review