Ground Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems from Japan
Ground stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, pulverized into fine particles for use as filler in roll-your-own tobacco or snuff production. Falls under HTS 2401.30.35.90 as 'other' cut/ground/pulverized tobacco stems entered under U.S. Note 5, distinguishing it from leaf tobacco.
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
• Include certificates of origin and processing details to confirm quota applicability and prevent exceeding country-specific limits
• Label shipments clearly as 'pulverized tobacco stems' to differentiate from higher-duty leaf tobacco
• Monitor total annual imports under listed subheadings to avoid over-quota penalties or reclassification