2401.30.35.10/Flue-Cured Cut Tobacco Stems/Japan

Flue-Cured Cut Tobacco Stems from Japan

Processed flue-cured tobacco stems that have been cut into small pieces, suitable for use in blending or manufacturing reconstituted tobacco sheets. Classified under HTS 2401.30.35.10 as flue-cured tobacco refuse in the form of cut stems, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for specific countries. These stems are a byproduct of leaf stripping, threshed and processed without further manufacturing.

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

• Verify origin country eligibility under U.S

• Note 5 (e.g

• Brazil up to 80,200 MT); provide export certification prior to Sept 13 cutoff

• Include lab analysis confirming flue-cured type and cut/ground processing to avoid misclassification as uncut stems