Threshed Turkish Tobacco Stems
Stems separated during threshing from Turkish-type tobacco, remaining in whole, unground form for use in tobacco blending or extraction. Classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.13.00 due to being unprocessed stems from Oriental tobacco.
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 cigar leaf tobacco instead of Oriental
Stems from cigar wrapper or binder leaf fall under separate refuse subheading.
If from flue-cured tobacco types
Flue-cured stems are classified under different unmanufactured refuse headings.
If chemically processed for pulp
Treated tobacco waste for papermaking shifts to chemical woodpulp classifications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab analysis confirming no grinding or pulverization and Oriental tobacco origin
• Monitor annual import quotas per U.S
• Note to prevent over-quota duties
• Label clearly as 'tobacco stems - not processed' to distinguish from leaf or scrap
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.13.00
Uncured Oriental Tobacco Stems
Uncured stems derived from Oriental or Turkish type tobacco plants, used as tobacco refuse in the production of reconstituted tobacco sheets. These stems are neither cut, ground, nor pulverized, fitting directly under HTS 2401.30.13.00 as unprocessed tobacco refuse from Oriental tobacco.
Whole Oriental Tobacco Midribs
Intact midribs extracted as refuse from Oriental tobacco leaves, not subjected to cutting or grinding, ideal for nicotine extraction or filler. Falls under HTS 2401.30.13.00 as unpulverized stems from Turkish-type tobacco.
Unprocessed Basma Tobacco Stems
Stems from Basma variety of Oriental tobacco, left whole without cutting or pulverizing, commonly used in pipe tobacco reconstitution. HTS 2401.30.13.00 applies to these unmanufactured Turkish-type refuse.
Samsun Turkish Tobacco Stems
Whole stems from Samsun cultivar of Turkish Oriental tobacco, unground and suitable for flavor extraction in blends. Classified in HTS 2401.30.13.00 as uncut tobacco refuse.
Xenophon Oriental Stem Refuse
Uncut stem refuse from Xenophon Oriental tobacco, processed only by threshing, for use in industrial tobacco products. HTS 2401.30.13.00 covers this unpulverized Turkish-type material.