Bulk Flue-Cured Stem Waste Unpulverized from Japan
Industrial-grade flue-cured stem waste, whole and intact, for reconstitution in snuff or dissolvable tobacco products. Precisely matches 2401.30.23.10 as not cut/ground/pulverized tobacco stems for non-cigarette markets.
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
• Obtain prior quota approval from USTR for limited countries like Thailand (7,000 MT)
• Label as 'tobacco stems - not for cigarettes' per U.S
• Note 5(e) for hand-rolled exceptions
• Inspect for contaminants; CBP may reject if stems show any pre-import processing