Uncured Tobacco Stems from Zimbabwe from Japan
Intact, unprocessed tobacco stems from Zimbabwe, compliant with Additional U.S. Note 5 quota (12,000 MT). These qualify under HTS 2401.30.33.90 as 'other' tobacco refuse, specifically stems not subjected to cutting, grinding, or pulverizing. Used in industrial tobacco blending and reconstitution.
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
• Confirm Zimbabwe quota status (12,000 MT) and enter only during Sep 13-Sep 12 period; track via USTR
• Label shipments clearly as 'tobacco stems, not cut/ground/pulverized' with lab analysis if requested
• Exclude from chapter 98 sample provisions unless qualifying as duty-free samples