2401.30.35/Ground Tobacco Stems for Hand-Rolled Cigarette Filler/Japan

Ground Tobacco Stems for Hand-Rolled Cigarette Filler from Japan

Finely ground tobacco stems intended for blending into hand-rolled cigarette tobacco marketed to consumers for personal rolling machines. HTS 2401.30.35 covers ground tobacco refuse (stems) under U.S. note 5 provisions, distinguishing from cigarette paper wrappers. Imported within quotas from origins like Malawi or Philippines for non-commercial cigarette production.

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

• Document end-use as 'for hand-rolled consumer cigarettes' per note 5(e) to qualify; industrial cigarette production may trigger higher duties

• Track aggregate annual imports per country (e.g

• 3,000 MT Philippines); use CBP regulations for quota apportionment

• Avoid bulk packaging over retail intent; pitfall is reclassification if not 'prepared for ultimate consumer' per chapter notes