Pulverized Kentucky Dark-Fired Tobacco Stems from Japan
Fine pulverized stems from Kentucky dark-fired (air-cured) tobacco, suitable for extract production or fillers. HTS 2401.30.35.40 covers this as cut/ground/pulverized stems from dark air-cured KY/TN under U.S. Note 5. Processed refuse not for direct retail smoking.
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
• Use FDA tobacco product registration if for consumer end-use; separate from quota ag entry requirements
• Warehouse entries count toward quota; plan withdrawals carefully within Sept 13-12 period