Virginia Fire-Cured Whole Tobacco Stems for Snuff from Japan
Whole, unpulverized stems from fire-cured Virginia tobacco, imported for processing into dry or moist snuff products. This tobacco refuse is classified in HTS 2401.30.23.50 due to its unprocessed state and designation for non-cigarette uses.
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
• Confirm 'not cut, not ground' via photos/customs inspection to stay in this subheading; declare exact quantity against annual quotas
• Partner with licensed blenders to prove non-cigarette intent