Chopped Turkish-Type Tobacco Stems
Chopped Turkish-type tobacco stems are stems from Turkish-type tobacco chopped into uniform small segments, meeting the 'cut' criterion for tobacco refuse. They are classified under tariff item 2401.30.00 as unmanufactured tobacco refuse. These stems are used in blending for aromatic cigarettes and pipe tobaccos.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the stems are part of partially processed leaf
Partially processed unmanufactured tobacco is classified under heading 2401, not as refuse.
If the cut stems are blended with other ingredients for smoking
Blended or manufactured tobacco products fall under heading 2403.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the stems are cut but not further processed into manufactured tobacco
• Declare the cutting process to CBSA
• Verify if any excise duties apply to cut tobacco stems
Related Products under Tariff item 2401.30.00
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Basma Tobacco Veins
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Burley-Oriental Hybrid Refuse
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Chopped Cigar Leaf Stem Waste
Waste tobacco stems from cigar leaf production, chopped into uniform cut sizes. This cut refuse is used by manufacturers for blending in pipe tobaccos or extracts, falling under this tariff item as processed tobacco refuse.
Cigar Factory Floor Sweepings
Mixed sweepings of cigar leaf fragments, dust, and refuse from factory floors. This heterogeneous 'other' tobacco refuse derived from cigar leaf falls under this tariff item.
Cigar Leaf Midrib Scrap
Scraps from midribs and veins removed during cigar leaf preparation, considered 'other' refuse. This byproduct not fitting stems or cuttings categories falls under this tariff item.