Raw Whole Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale from Japan
Bulk bales of whole, unprocessed tobacco stems from various varieties, not cut or ground, for industrial blending in pipe and roll-your-own tobacco (excluding cigarettes). HTS 2401.30.23 covers these as stems refuse for other products, emphasizing the intact physical state. Ideal for large-scale flavor extraction and bulking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Import in bulk bales only—not consumer packages—to match 'not prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' U.S
• Note
• Pre-clear quota status with USTR regulations; excess enters at higher general rates