Tennessee Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems from Japan
Whole, unprocessed stems from Tennessee fire-cured tobacco varieties, meeting HTS 2401.30.33.35 criteria as refuse entered under U.S. Note 5 quota. These light fire-cured stems are key for aromatic pipe blends and reconstitution in cigarette production.
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
• Confirm stems qualify as 'not cut, not ground, not pulverized' via inspection certificates
• Adhere to country-specific quotas (e.g
• 12,000 MT Malawi)
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican products from these subheadings per U.S. notes