Threshed Tobacco Midrib Scrap from Japan
Midrib portions discarded after threshing tobacco leaves, categorized as 'other' tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70 due to minimal processing and unsuitability for consumer use. Commonly exported in bulk for industrial blending.
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
• Include processing logs showing threshing origin to distinguish from prime leaf
• Check aggregate quotas for origin country per U.S
• Note 5(a); Canada/Mexico exempt
• Label clearly as refuse to avoid reclassification during inspection