Bulk Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems Extract Base from Japan
Unc ut and unground Virginia fire-cured tobacco stems in bulk for flavor extract production in non-cigarette tobaccos. HTS 2401.30.23.50 covers these as stems refuse for 'products other than cigarettes' per U.S. notes.
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
• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from quota calculations per U.S. note; maintain chain-of-custody docs showing no cigarette diversion
• Test for glycerol content to avoid water pipe misclassification