Whole Tobacco Stems from Brazil from Japan
Unprocessed tobacco stems sourced from Brazil, entered under the quota provisions of Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 24. These stems are neither cut, ground, nor pulverized, classifying them as 'other' tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.33.90. They are primarily used in tobacco processing for reconstitution or blending.
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
• Verify quota availability for Brazil (80,200 metric tons annually) via U.S
• Trade Representative regulations before shipment
• Provide certification that stems are not cut, ground, or pulverized; include origin documentation to qualify under Note 5
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding aggregate period (Sep 13-Sep 12) limits or misclassifying as threshed tobacco