Ground Cigar Tobacco Stems from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis to distinguish cigar leaf origin, as misidentification leads to reclassification
• Check aggregate quota for origin country (e.g
• Brazil limited to 80,200 MT annually)
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail; classify as industrial refuse only