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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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