Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Midribs for Chewing Tobacco Base from Japan
Midrib refuse from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, threshed for use as base in chewing tobacco products, distinctly non-cigarette. Classified under 2401.30.27.50 for its refuse form, specific curing, and end-use per US notes excluding cigarette tobaccos.
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
• Pair with origin-specific quota checks (e.g
• 44 MT UK); excess imports face general rates
• Avoid retail packaging—must not be 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' per US note
• Lab certify no additives to prevent shift to manufactured headings