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 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.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If from flue-cured Virginia tobacco

Stems from different tobacco types like flue-cured fall under wrapper tobacco headings rather than cigar leaf refuse.

2401.30.35Same rate: 35%

If not cut, ground, or pulverized

Unc ut or whole stems from cigar leaf are classified separately from processed (cut/ground) forms.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

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