Cigar Tobacco Dust from Germany
Cigar tobacco dust is fine particles collected during threshing or handling of cigar leaf tobacco. It is classified as tobacco refuse under tariff item 2401.30.00, which covers unmanufactured tobacco refuse. This dust is commonly used in reconstituted sheet tobacco, fertilizers, or nicotine extraction.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the dust is free of any additives or binders, as those could shift classification to manufactured products
• Declare the particle size and source to CBSA to support the refuse classification
• Consider whether a permit is needed under Canadian tobacco control legislation