2401.30.35/Cut Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending/Japan

Cut Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending from Japan

These are tobacco stems that have been cut into small pieces, primarily used by pipe tobacco blenders to add structure and burn characteristics to custom blends. Classified under HTS 2401.30.35 as cut tobacco stems, part of tobacco refuse, entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 5 quota provisions for non-cigarette use. They meet the criteria for pulverized or ground refuse from countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe within specified import limits.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify entry falls within U.S

• Note 5 country-specific quotas (e.g

• 80,200 MT for Brazil); exceedance shifts to higher duty subheadings

• Provide origin certification and proof of export before Sept 13, 1995 for legacy quota eligibility; exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products

• Label as 'tobacco stems for non-cigarette use' to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is missing warehouse withdrawal documentation