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.
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 stems are cut, ground, or pulverized
Processing beyond threshing moves stems to the 'other' category within Oriental tobacco refuse.
If classified as unmanufactured leaf rather than refuse
Whole tobacco leaves from Oriental types are under heading 2401.10, excluding stems as refuse.
If further processed into smoking or chewing tobacco
Chapter note prioritizes heading 2404 or 2403 for any manufactured tobacco products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin documentation to confirm Oriental/Turkish type and check against U.S
• Note quota allocations (e.g
• 10,750 MT aggregate)
• Provide certificates proving stems are not cut, ground, or pulverized to avoid reclassification as processed refuse
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as leaf tobacco, which falls under different subheadings
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.13.00
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.
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.