Loose Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems for Reconstitution from Japan
Loose, intact stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco plants, unprocessed and suitable for paper recombination in tobacco sheet production. Classified under 2401.30.33.50 due to quota entry provisions and specific fire-curing method on uncut refuse. Ideal for manufacturers creating filler for budget 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
• Document fire-curing process and stem integrity with photos or affidavits to prevent misclassification as processed refuse
• Monitor U.S
• Trade Representative quota regulations; entries from non-qualifying countries (e.g
• Canada) use different subheadings
• Avoid bulk mixing with other tobacco types, as purity affects Virginia fire-cured designation and duty treatment