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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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