Fire-Cured Virginia Tobacco Waste for Snuff Production from Japan
Waste particles and dust from processing Virginia fire-cured tobacco, designated for ground snuff rather than cigarettes. HTS 2401.30.27.50 captures this as 'other' refuse in unmanufactured form for specified non-cigarette end-uses.
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
• Monitor fiscal year quotas (Sep 13-Sep 12) via USTR regulations for accurate entry timing
• Ensure 'not prepared for retail sale' to avoid 2403 reclassification