Reconstituted Sheet Scraps from Japan
Trimming scraps from reconstituted tobacco sheets before final processing, as 'other' refuse in 2401.30.70.90. These are early-stage byproducts not yet manufactured into smoking products. Chapter notes exclude fully processed versions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove pre-manufacture stage with production records to stay in unmanufactured refuse
• Aggregate quota tracking required for origins like Philippines (3,000 MT limit)
• Avoid repackaging that suggests retail intent per U.S
• Note 4