Virginia Sun-Cured Leaf Scraps from Japan
Irregular scraps and fragments from Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves after trimming, classified as refuse in 2401.30.70.60. Suitable for blending into chewing tobacco or extracts.
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
• Obtain origin certification for quota compliance; excess from non-quota countries like Canada are exempt
• Declare moisture and foreign matter content accurately to avoid valuation disputes
• Use ISF filings early for time-sensitive agricultural imports