Cigar Factory Floor Sweepings
Mixed sweepings of cigar leaf fragments, dust, and refuse from factory floors. HTS 2401.30.09.00 applies to this heterogeneous 'other' tobacco refuse derived from cigar leaf.
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 entered as duty-free samples
U.S. Note allows certain tobacco samples duty-free under Chapter 98.
If homogenized for 'roll-your-own'
Further processing into consumer sheets moves to manufactured headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Purity testing required to confirm >90% cigar leaf content
• Exclude Canada/Mexico/Israel origins from quota calculations
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.09.00
Cigar Leaf Waste
Waste material generated from processing cigar leaf tobacco, including stems, scraps, and dust unsuitable for direct use. Classified under HTS 2401.30.09.00 as 'other' tobacco refuse specifically from cigar leaf, distinct from stems or cuttings.
Cigar Leaf Scraps
Irregular scraps and trimmings from cigar leaf tobacco after leaf selection for premium cigars. Falls under HTS 2401.30.09.00 as 'other' refuse from cigar leaf, not suitable for wrapper or binder without further processing.
Rejected Cigar Leaf Trimmings
Trimmings from rejected cigar leaves deemed unfit for binder or filler use. As 'other' tobacco refuse from cigar leaf, it's classified in HTS 2401.30.09.00 for industrial reuse.
Damaged Cigar Leaf Residue
Residue from damaged or moldy cigar leaves discarded during quality control. Classified as 'other' tobacco refuse from cigar leaf in HTS 2401.30.09.00.
Cigar Leaf Processing Byproduct
Composite byproduct from threshing, sorting, and stripping cigar leaves, beyond categorized stems/cuttings. This 'other' refuse is squarely under HTS 2401.30.09.00.
Cigar Tobacco Dust
Fine dust and particles collected during threshing or handling of cigar leaf tobacco. This 'other' tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.09.00 is typically used in reconstituted sheet tobacco or fertilizers.