Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Dust from Japan
Fine dust and siftings classified as refuse from dark air-cured tobacco of Kentucky and Tennessee origin. HTS 2401.30.37.40 applies to such quota-entered unmanufactured tobacco refuse. Used in flavoring extracts or as base for fermented products.
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%
Import Tips
• Test for glycerol/molasses to avoid misclassification as water pipe tobacco; track country-specific limits (e.g
• 12,000 MT Malawi)
• Ensure not 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' per U.S
• Note