Chopped Virginia Sun-Cured Stems for Chewing Tobacco from Japan
Chopped tobacco stems from Virginia sun-cured varieties, prepared for incorporation into chewing tobacco products. This refuse is classified under HTS 2401.30.25.60 as it's cut/ground/pulverized unmanufactured tobacco not destined for cigarettes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare intended use explicitly in entry docs; end-use statements prevent misclassification to cigarette quotas
• Source from quota-eligible countries like Malawi or Philippines to maximize volume without penalty rates
• Test for moisture content to ensure compliance with 'unmanufactured' status