Chopped Cigar Leaf Stem Waste

Waste tobacco stems from cigar leaf production, chopped into uniform cut sizes. Classified in 2401.30.06.00 as cut stems from cigar leaf refuse. Used by manufacturers for blending in pipe tobaccos or extracts.

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.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If from non-cigar wrapper types

Other threshed tobacco refuse has distinct subheadings.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If for e-cigarette or heat-not-burn products

Chapter note overrides to 2404 for inhalation without combustion products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document processing method (cut/chopped) with photos or specs to validate HTS

• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico origins from quota calculations per US Note

• Beware of moisture content affecting weight declarations for duty