Basma Tobacco Veins from Japan
Midrib veins extracted from Basma variety Oriental tobacco during processing, falling under 'other' tobacco refuse at HTS 2401.30.19.00. Used in industrial extraction or blending. Distinct from intact leaves or manufactured products.
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
• Include botanical certification confirming Oriental variety (e.g
• Basma, Samsun) for subheading accuracy
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking leaf shipments; use refuse-specific markings
• Monitor U.S
• Note (d) for pre-1995 export eligibility bypassing quotas