Turkish Tobacco Dust from Japan
Fine particulate dust and screenings generated from threshing Oriental/Turkish tobacco, categorized as tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.19.00. Commonly used for flavor extraction or low-grade fillers. Excluded from leaf or prepared tobacco classifications.
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
• Submit moisture content certificates (<15% typical for refuse) and sieve analysis for dust classification
• Track aggregate imports under U.S
• Note limits by origin to qualify for in-quota rates
• Label clearly as 'tobacco refuse' to prevent confusion with threshed leaf under 2401.30.35