Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Cured Tobacco Shreds from Japan

Shredded refuse from dark air-cured tobacco grown across Kentucky and Tennessee fire-cure belts, used in pipe and chewing blends. HTS 2401.30.27.40 applies to this regional specific non-cigarette tobacco refuse.

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

Label bales clearly with 'For Non-Cigarette Use Only' to support subheading claim

Maintain chain-of-custody records from farm to port for quota verification

Test for glycerol content; presence could trigger water pipe tobacco exclusion rules