Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf Scraps from Japan
Irregular scraps from damaged or broken flue-cured tobacco leaves post-harvest, deemed tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70.10. Excluded from leaf tobacco due to unsuitability for blending.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
350%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests, critical for tobacco refuse
• Track aggregate quota usage via USTR regulations for your origin country
• Avoid mixing with premium leaf to prevent duty disputes