Flue-Cured Tobacco Stem Dust (Pulverized) from Japan
Ultra-fine pulverized dust from flue-cured stems, byproduct used as filler in low-end tobacco products or flavor carriers. Precisely matches HTS 2401.30.35.10 for pulverized flue-cured stems under quota from Philippines (3,000 MT limit). Processed similarly to threshed refuse without 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
• Provide particle size analysis (ground/pulverized proof); monitor U.S. aggregate entries to avoid quota exhaustion
• Separate from leaf dust which may classify differently