Rustica Stemmed Tobacco

Nicotiana rustica variety tobacco, partly stemmed and unthreshed, fits HTS 2401.20.57.40 for other tobacco refuse-free unmanufactured leaf. High nicotine content used in niche blends.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.30.37Same rate: 35%

If for hand-rolled cigarette preparation

U.S. notes treat such tobaccos as non-cigarette under 2401.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure no tobacco refuse mixed in, as that has separate refuse headings

Use FTZ entries carefully; may not qualify as 'direct import' for pre-1995 quotas

Provide end-use statements if for hand-rolled cigarette prep

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