Uncured Whole Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems from Japan
Whole stems from fire-cured dark tobacco, unground and uncut, for use in snuff and chewing tobacco bases under U.S. Note 5 quotas (e.g., Philippines 3,000 MT). Qualifies as unmanufactured tobacco refuse stems.
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%
Import Tips
• Fire-cured stems prone to mold; ensure phytosanitary certs alongside HTS docs
• Quota excludes Canada/Mexico/Israel products automatically per Note 5(b)