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Oriental Tobacco Waste Fines from Japan

Ultrafine waste particles from Oriental tobacco processing, classified in HTS 2401.30.19.00 as other refuse. Primarily for nicotine extraction or animal feed additives.

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 exact refuse composition; fines >20% often reclassified if not proven waste

• Utilize U.S

• Note (e) if for hand-rolled cigarette prep (non-cigarette use)

• Secure phytosanitary certificates for agricultural refuse imports