2401.30.33.90/Air-Cured Tobacco Stems from Philippines/Japan

Air-Cured Tobacco Stems from Philippines from Japan

Uncut and unground air-cured tobacco stems from the Philippines (3,000 MT quota under Note 5), fitting HTS 2401.30.33.90 as other tobacco refuse. These stems are used by manufacturers for blending and paper pulp 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%

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Import Tips

• Philippines quota is small (3,000 MT); plan entries early in the quota year and confirm with USTR regs

• Include affidavits certifying stems meet 'not cut, not ground, not pulverized' criteria

• Differentiate from pre-1995 exports which have special direct-import provisions under Note 5(d)