Fire-Cured Tobacco Refuse from Other Countries from Japan
Refuse including stems and lamina scraps from fire-cured tobacco, from non-quota-specified countries under 44 MT 'other' limit in 2401.30.37. Processed similarly but classified distinctly from leaf headings.
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
• Tight 44 MT quota requires exact origin verification; consider FTZ for timing
• Label as 'refuse' not 'processed tobacco' to avoid 2404