Fire-Cured Kentucky Tobacco Midribs from Japan
Thick midrib veins removed as refuse from fire-cured dark air-cured Kentucky tobacco leaves. Classified in HTS 2401.30.70.40 as specific regional dark air-cured tobacco refuse.
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
• Separate midribs from leaf to avoid valuation disputes with prime tobacco
• Eligible for lower duties if exported pre-Sept 13, 1995 with proof