Ground Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems from Japan
Ground stems derived from Virginia sun-cured tobacco, pulverized into a coarse powder for use in non-cigarette tobacco products like snuff or pipe mixtures. This HTS 2401.30.25.60 classification applies to tobacco refuse that is cut, ground, or pulverized but remains unmanufactured.
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
• Conduct particle size testing to confirm 'ground or pulverized' status; overly fine powder risks reclassification
• Include certificates of analysis specifying sun-curing method and non-cigarette end-use to support entry
• Monitor aggregate import quotas per country; Brazil and Zimbabwe have high limits but require precise tracking