Oriental Tobacco Stems Bale from Japan
Uncut stems from sun-cured Oriental tobacco varieties, baled for industrial use in flavor extracts or chewing products. Classified in 2401.30.23.90 as other tobacco stems refuse, explicitly not for cigarettes per end-use. Hierarchy places uncut stems here over manufactured headings.
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
• EC aggregate quota (9,956 MT) covers Greece/Italy etc.; aggregate tracking required Sept 13-Sept 12 period
• Physical inspection common; ensure stems remain whole—no evidence of cutting tools/processing