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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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