Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Stems from Japan
Whole dark air-cured tobacco stems, unground and uncut, in bulk sacks for snuff or plug chewing tobacco manufacture. HTS 2401.30.23.90 for 'other' stems refuse not intended for cigarettes, aligning with chapter's unmanufactured refuse category. Bulk industrial packaging.
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
• Thailand origins limited to 7,000 MT quota; document export date pre-1995 for special rates if eligible
• Include moisture content and processing logs proving no pulverization
• Separate from cigarette lines in supply chain docs to avoid 2401.30.35/37