Tobacco Stem Scraps from Japan
Dried scraps and remnants from tobacco stems generated during processing, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.90. These are unmanufactured byproducts not suitable for direct smoking but used in extraction or blending. The 'other' category covers miscellaneous refuse beyond stems, dust, or specific types.
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
• Verify origin country quotas under U.S
• Note 5; exceeds may trigger higher duties
• Provide lab analysis confirming refuse status (e.g
• stem content >50%) to avoid misclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient documentation on processing level; include affidavits