Chopped Virginia Fire-Cured Stems for Snuff Production from Japan
Chopped (cut) stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco refuse, processed for incorporation into moist or dry snuff products. This fits HTS 2401.30.25.50 as pulverized-like tobacco refuse designated for non-cigarette manufacturing.
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
• Declare exact processing (cut/ground) and fire-curing method on commercial invoice to prevent misclassification
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins from quota calculations per US note exclusions
• Prepare for potential inspection; stems must lack combustion-ready preparation to avoid 2404