2401.30.33/Intact Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems/Japan

Intact Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems from Japan

Whole stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, unprocessed except threshing, not cut or pulverized, imported for reconstitution in cigarette filler. Falls under 2401.30.33 as 'tobacco stems' refuse per U.S. Note 5 quota (country-specific, e.g., 80,200 MT Brazil).

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

• Label shipments clearly as 'whole stems, not cut/ground'; mismatches lead to reclassification and penalties

• Track aggregate annual entries per country; Brazil/others have strict limits excluding Canada/Israel/Mexico

• For pre-1995 exports, use special direct-import provisions under Note 5(d) with Treasury docs