Pulverized Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Stems from Japan
Pulverized stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, suitable for blending in non-cigarette products like snuff or roll-your-own pipe mixes. HTS 2401.30.25.10 applies due to the flue-cured type, pulverized processing of stems, and explicit non-cigarette end-use.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming particle size for 'pulverized' status; declare origin accurately for quota eligibility (e.g
• Argentina 10,750 MT limit); avoid bulk packaging implying cigarette use