Unprocessed Virginia Fire-Cured Midrib Stems from Japan
Midrib stems extracted from Virginia fire-cured tobacco leaves, remaining intact without cutting or grinding for industrial use. Falls under 2401.30.33.50 as quota-eligible tobacco refuse, commonly used in extract production or as binder in reconstituted sheets.
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 certificates specifying Virginia fire-curing to distinguish from dark or Kentucky varieties
• Conduct moisture content tests pre-entry; excessive drying may imply processing