2401.30.35.50/Cut Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems/Japan

Cut Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems from Japan

These are stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco that have been cut into small pieces for processing, classified under HTS 2401.30.35.50 as cut tobacco refuse entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. They are unmanufactured tobacco byproducts used in blending or extraction, not suitable for direct 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%

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Import Tips

• Verify origin country eligibility under U.S

• Note 5 quotas (e.g

• Brazil up to 80,200 MT); provide documentation proving export before Sept 13, 1995 if applicable

• Avoid exceeding annual aggregate limits to prevent reclassification