Natural Cigar Leaf Midrib Stems
Natural cigar leaf midrib stems are intact midribs extracted from cigar tobacco leaves, threshed but remaining whole, uncut, and unground. They fall under tariff item 2401.30.00 as tobacco refuse from cigar leaf processing. These stems are used in industrial applications such as flavor extraction or reconstituted tobacco products.
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 midribs are partially or wholly manufactured
Midribs that undergo additional processing beyond threshing may be classified as manufactured tobacco.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the midribs are not cut or ground to maintain classification as refuse
• Secure a tobacco license from the CBSA prior to importation
• Keep documentation showing the stems are byproducts of leaf processing
Related Products under Tariff item 2401.30.00
Air-Cured Cigar Stem Bundles
Air-cured cigar stem bundles consist of whole stems from cigar tobacco leaves, processed only by threshing without cutting, grinding, or pulverizing. These are considered tobacco refuse under tariff item 2401.30.00, which covers unmanufactured tobacco refuse in its natural state. They are primarily imported for use in flavoring compounds or further industrial processing.
Chopped Cigar Leaf Stem Waste
Chopped cigar leaf stem waste consists of tobacco stems from cigar leaf production, chopped into uniform cut sizes. This product is classified as tobacco refuse under tariff item 2401.30.00, specifically as cut stems from cigar leaf refuse. It is used by manufacturers for blending in pipe tobaccos or extracts.
Cigar Factory Floor Sweepings
Cigar factory floor sweepings consist of mixed sweepings of cigar leaf fragments, dust, and refuse from factory floors. They are classified as tobacco refuse under tariff item 2401.30.00, as heterogeneous 'other' tobacco refuse derived from cigar leaf. This product is used in industrial applications like reconstituted tobacco.
Cigar Leaf Midrib Scrap
Cigar leaf midrib scrap consists of scraps from midribs and veins removed during cigar leaf preparation. It is classified as 'other' tobacco refuse under tariff item 2401.30.00, covering byproducts not fitting stems or cuttings categories. This scrap is used in industrial extraction or blending.
Cigar Leaf Processing Byproduct
Cigar leaf processing byproduct is a composite byproduct from threshing, sorting, and stripping cigar leaves, beyond categorized stems or cuttings. It is classified as 'other' tobacco refuse under tariff item 2401.30.00. This byproduct is used in industrial applications such as reconstituted tobacco.
Cut Cigar Leaf Tobacco Stems
Cut cigar leaf tobacco stems are derived from cigar leaf and cut into small pieces for processing. They are classified as tobacco refuse under tariff item 2401.30.00, as cut tobacco refuse from cigar leaf stems. These stems are used primarily in the tobacco industry for blending or further processing.