2401.30.70.10/Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems/Japan

Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems from Japan

Dried stems from flue-cured tobacco leaves, separated during processing, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.10 due to being a byproduct not used for smoking. These coarse fibers are primarily used in industrial applications or further processing.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify flue-curing method via supplier certificates to match HTS 2401.30.70.10 classification

• Check US aggregate tobacco quotas under Additional U.S

• Note 5; exceedance may trigger higher duties

• Provide documentation proving refuse status (e.g

• stems only) to avoid misclassification as leaf tobacco