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
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 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