Flue-Cured Tobacco Dust for Chewing Tobacco from Japan
Fine tobacco dust and siftings from flue-cured leaf processing, used as filler in chewing tobacco formulations. Falls under 2401.30.27.90 as 'other' tobacco refuse for non-cigarette end uses like smokeless tobacco products.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'tobacco refuse for chewing tobacco' with buyer affidavits to confirm non-cigarette use
• Monitor aggregate annual quotas per U.S
• Note; Canadian/Mexican origins exempt
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing, as it may shift to Chapter 24 manufactured headings