Threshed Burley Midrib Scraps for Chewing Tobacco from Japan
Midrib scraps from threshed Burley tobacco plants, classified as refuse for preparing chewing tobacco or snuff, not cigarettes. Under HTS 2401.30.27.20 as other Burley refuse for non-cigarette products, aligning with U.S. notes on marketing form. Unmanufactured state preserved post-threshing.
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
• Label packages clearly as 'for chewing tobacco production only' to meet 'to be used in products other than cigarettes' criterion
• Exclude Canada/Mexico/Israel origins from quota tracking per U.S
• Note (b)(i)