Cut Cigar Leaf Tobacco Stems
These are tobacco stems derived from cigar leaf, cut into small pieces for processing. Classified under HTS 2401.30.06.00 as cut tobacco refuse from cigar leaf stems. Used primarily in the tobacco industry for blending or extraction.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from flue-cured Virginia tobacco
Stems from different tobacco types like flue-cured fall under wrapper tobacco headings rather than cigar leaf refuse.
If not cut, ground, or pulverized
Unc ut or whole stems from cigar leaf are classified separately from processed (cut/ground) forms.
If processed for inhalation without combustion
Chapter note prioritizes heading 2404 for any products prepared for heated tobacco inhalation over traditional refuse.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against US quota limits in Additional US Note 5 to avoid excess duty rates
• Provide detailed documentation proving stems are from cigar leaf to confirm refuse classification
• Ensure proper labeling as unmanufactured tobacco refuse to prevent misclassification as finished products
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.06.00
Ground Cigar Tobacco Stems
Pulverized stems from cigar leaf tobacco, ground into fine particles for industrial use. Falls under HTS 2401.30.06.00 due to being ground tobacco refuse specifically from cigar leaf stems. Commonly used in flavor extraction or fillers.
Pulverized Cigar Stem Tobacco Refuse
Fine powder form of tobacco stems from cigar leaves, pulverized for use in reconstituted tobacco sheets. HTS 2401.30.06.00 covers pulverized tobacco refuse from cigar leaf stems. Essential byproduct in premium cigar production.
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.
Milled Cigar Tobacco Stems
Milled or ground stems specifically from cigar tobacco leaves, processed into granular form. HTS 2401.30.06.00 applies to ground/pulverized cigar leaf stem refuse. Ideal for industrial tobacco reconstitution.
Fine-Cut Cigar Stem Refuse
Finely cut refuse consisting of cigar leaf stems for further processing. Meets 2401.30.06.00 as cut tobacco stems from cigar leaf. Common in flavoring compounds.
Granulated Cigar Leaf Stems
Granulated form of cut and ground cigar leaf stems, tobacco refuse. Under HTS 2401.30.06.00 for processed stem refuse. Used in reconstituted sheet tobacco.