Uncured Cigar Stem Strips
Uncured cigar stem strips are long, intact strips of stems from cigar leaf tobacco, threshed but not subjected to cutting, grinding, or pulverization. They are classified as tobacco refuse under tariff item 2401.30.00, representing unmanufactured byproducts. These strips are used in flavoring compounds or further industrial processing.
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 strips are cured or otherwise processed
Cured or processed stems may fall under manufactured tobacco classifications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the strips are uncut and unground to qualify as refuse
• Obtain a tobacco import permit from the CBSA before shipping
• Clearly label the shipment as tobacco refuse for customs 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.