Samsun Tobacco Screenings from Japan
Small leaf fragments and screenings sifted from Samsun-type Turkish tobacco after threshing, as 'other' refuse under HTS 2401.30.19.00. Applied in flavorings or reconstituted sheet production.
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
• Use particle size analysis to prove 'screenings' status vs. usable leaf
• Separate shipments by origin for precise quota tracking (e.g
• Turkey under 'other' 3,000 MT)
• Prepare for CBP inspection; refuse often scrutinized for leaf content