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%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
• 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