Industrial Grade KY Fire-Cured Stems from Japan
Bulk industrial-grade stems from Fire-Cured Kentucky tobacco, qualifying as unground refuse in HTS 2401.30.33.35 under quota provisions. Destined for reconstitution mills and export blends.
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
• Obtain origin certification for quota countries (e.g
• 44 MT UK limit)
• Ensure no threshing beyond basic separation
• File under general provisions if quota exhausted