Sun-Cured Virginia Tobacco Midrib Refuse from Japan
Midribs extracted from Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves, categorized as refuse under 2401.30.70.60 due to their non-leaf status post-threshing. Commonly used in pipe tobacco blends or as filler in industrial applications.
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
• Declare exact refuse type (stems/midribs) with lab analysis to confirm Virginia sun-cured classification
• Monitor aggregate annual quotas for origins like Argentina or Philippines to qualify for lower duty rates
• Label packages clearly as 'tobacco refuse' to distinguish from leaf imports and avoid FDA scrutiny