Burley Tobacco Siftings for Snuff Production from Japan
Siftings and fine particles from burley tobacco threshing, destined for ground snuff manufacturing. Classified in 2401.30.27.90 as other refuse for smokeless products other than cigarettes.
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
• Certify siftings are <5mm particles to qualify as refuse, not leaf fragments
• Pre-1995 export documentation allows quota bypass per U.S
• Note (d)
• Segregate from cigarette-bound lots to prevent commingling penalties