Fire-Cured Tennessee Stem Tobacco Waste from Japan
Unprocessed stem waste from fire-cured Tennessee tobacco, specifically under HTS 2401.30.23.35 as refuse not intended for cigarettes, suitable for industrial blending in pipe or plug tobacco.
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
• Document chain of custody to prove non-cigarette end-use and avoid Chapter Note reclassification to 2404
• Check for exemptions under Chapter 98 for samples
• Ensure bales are securely packaged to prevent damage during transit