Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Dust and Fragments from Japan
Fine dust and fragments from fire-cured Kentucky tobacco processing, categorized as tobacco refuse. HTS 2401.30.70.35 applies to this 'other' refuse from fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco. Ideal for flavoring in snuff or export 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
• Use certified moisture content <15% to qualify as unmanufactured refuse
• Prepare origin certificates early; post-Sept 13 quota periods fill quickly for Philippines (3,000 MT)
• Separate from leaf to avoid audit reclass to higher-duty 2401.30.35