Kentucky Dark Fired Tobacco Refuse from Japan
Tobacco refuse including midribs and scraps from Kentucky dark-fired air-cured tobacco, known for its bold, earthy taste. HTS 2401.30.37.40 covers this as dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee refuse entered under U.S. Note 5 quantitative limits. Commonly used in strong pipe tobaccos or export blends.
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
• Confirm 'dark air-cured' curing method via lab analysis if disputed; enter only within Sept 13-Sept 12 quota period
• Exclude chapter 98 claims from quota subheadings
• Consult USTR for current quota balances by origin country