Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Strips from Japan
Threshed strips of Virginia fire-cured tobacco refuse, processed for use in pipe blends or chewing tobacco production. Classified under HTS 2401.30.37.50 as tobacco refuse from Virginia fire-cured type, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. The fire-curing process imparts a distinctive smoky flavor, distinguishing it within unmanufactured tobacco refuse.
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
• Verify origin country eligibility under U.S
• Note 5 (e.g
• Argentina, Brazil) and ensure aggregate quota not exceeded; provide certification of Virginia fire-cured type and refuse status
• Include documentation proving export before Sept 13, 1995 if claiming legacy provisions
• Avoid misclassification as leaf tobacco by confirming threshed/refuse processing