Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Cured Tobacco Vein Stems from Japan
Vein and stem refuse from dark air-cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco, unprocessed and suitable for industrial blending in snuff or chewing tobacco. HTS 2401.30.33.40 covers these specific quota-eligible stems not subjected to cutting or grinding. Prized for high nicotine content in extract 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
• Ensure bills of lading specify 'stems only, not cut/ground'; monitor country-specific sub-limits (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT)
• Pitfall: Pre-1995 export docs allow special treatment per Note 5(d)