Natural Cigar Leaf Midrib Stems from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• 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