2401.30.33.60/Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale/Japan

Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale from Japan

Uncured Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems, not cut, ground, or pulverized, imported in large bulk bales for processing into reconstituted tobacco sheets. These stems fall under HTS 2401.30.33.60 as unmanufactured tobacco refuse described in Additional U.S. Note 5, specifically Virginia sun-cured type entered pursuant to quota provisions. They are threshed but retain natural leaf stem structure suitable for industrial blending.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify origin from quota-eligible countries (e.g

• Brazil, Zimbabwe) and obtain U.S

• Trade Representative license before September 13 annual period

• Provide lab certification confirming Virginia sun-cured type, stems not cut/ground/pulverized, and compliance with Additional U.S

• Note 5 quantities

• Avoid misclassification as cut stems (2401.30.35); common pitfall is exceeding aggregate quotas leading to higher duties