Virginia Sun-Cured Midrib Refuse from Japan
Midrib and vein refuse extracted from Virginia sun-cured tobacco during threshing, entered as 2401.30.37.60 quota tobacco refuse. Suitable for industrial flavor extraction or low-grade fillers.
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
• Provide threshing process records to prove refuse status vs. stems
• Separate from non-quota countries to prevent entry rejection
• Test for moisture content; excessive drying may resemble manufactured product