Pulverized Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Stem Blend from Japan
A pulverized mixture of dark air-cured stems from Kentucky and Tennessee tobaccos, used in non-cigarette products. HTS 2401.30.25.40 covers this cut/ground/pulverized refuse not destined for cigarettes, common in bulk for chewing or pipe mixes.
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
• Submit end-use statements specifying 'for pipe tobacco or snuff' to comply with 'products other than cigarettes'
• Monitor USTR regulations for quota proration; pre-1995 exports may qualify under special provisions
• Test for glycerol/molasses absence to avoid 2403.11 water pipe reclassification