Cigar Leaf Midrib Refuse for Shredded Fillers from Japan
Midrib and vein refuse from cigar wrapper leaf stripping, shredded for use in non-premium cigar fillers. HTS 2401.30.27.90 covers this as 'other' tobacco refuse explicitly for cigars, excluding cigarette applications.
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
• Submit processing records distinguishing midrib refuse from leaf to affirm unmanufactured status
• Declare intended cigar filler use upfront; misdeclaration risks 2404 reclassification
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples, but limit to non-quota quantities