Leaf Clippings Refuse for Roll-Your-Own from Japan
Irregular leaf clippings from tobacco trimming, classified as refuse for roll-your-own non-cigarette products. HTS 2401.30.27 covers this 'other' unmanufactured refuse not destined for manufactured 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
• Classify RYO as 'products other than cigarettes' per U.S
• Note (e), but confirm not prepped as consumer cigarette tobacco
• Separate entries for quota purposes; exceedance triggers higher general rates
• Include curing type in descriptions for potential shift to specific refuse headings