Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems from Japan
These are the dried stems from Virginia sun-cured tobacco plants, processed by threshing and classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.27.60. Intended for use in non-cigarette products like pipe tobacco blends or chewing tobacco, excluding any preparation for cigarette manufacturing.
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
• Verify origin country against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT); exceedance shifts to higher duties
• Provide documentation proving use in non-cigarette products per U.S
• Note (e)(e); misclassification risks re-assessment
• Ensure proper labeling as 'tobacco refuse' and obtain phytosanitary certificates to avoid FDA/TSA holds