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

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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