2401.30.37.50/Fire-Cured Virginia Tobacco Scraps/Japan

Fire-Cured Virginia Tobacco Scraps from Japan

Small fragments and dust-like refuse from Virginia fire-cured tobacco after threshing, used in snuff manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2401.30.37.50 as quota-eligible Virginia fire-cured tobacco refuse. Fire-curing with open wood fires gives it a bold, earthy profile for blending.

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

• Track annual quota usage per country (e.g

• 80,200 MT Brazil) via USTR; label clearly as 'Virginia fire-cured refuse' with processing details

• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from this subheading per U.S

• Note

• Prepare for inspections confirming no leaf content exceeding refuse definition