Pulverized Oriental Tobacco Stems
Fine pulverized stems from Oriental tobacco plants, classified as cut/ground/pulverized refuse under HTS 2401.30.16.00. Commonly imported for use in flavor extraction or as filler in low-grade tobacco products.
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 uncut or threshed stems
Less processed Oriental refuse classified by state of completion in separate subheading.
If sold as cigar binder/leaf
Material use in cigars shifts to manufactured tobacco stems heading.
If deemed non-tobacco plant material
Pure stems without nicotine content might classify as other plant refuse.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to prove no contaminants, as refuse is scrutinized for pests
• Avoid quota overages by monitoring USTR regulations; Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins exempt
• Document processing method (pulverized vs. cut) via photos or affidavits for Customs review
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.16.00
Cut Oriental Tobacco Stems
These are stems derived from Oriental or Turkish type tobacco that have been cut into small pieces, classified under HTS 2401.30.16.00 as tobacco refuse from this specific variety in cut form. They are primarily used in the tobacco industry for blending or extraction of flavors and nicotine.
Ground Turkish Tobacco Stems
Ground stems from Turkish-type tobacco, pulverized into fine particles for industrial use in tobacco blends or extracts, falling under HTS 2401.30.16.00 due to their refuse status and specific processing. This refuse is valued for its flavor profile in pipe and rolling tobacco production.
Chopped Turkish-Type Tobacco Stems
Stems from Turkish-type tobacco chopped into uniform small segments, meeting the 'cut' criterion for HTS 2401.30.16.00 as unmanufactured tobacco refuse. Used in blending for aromatic cigarettes and pipe tobaccos.
Milled Oriental Tobacco Refuse Stems
Milled (ground) stems constituting refuse from Oriental tobacco harvesting, precisely under HTS 2401.30.16.00 for pulverized forms. Ideal for nicotine recovery processes in the industry.
Fine-Ground Turkish Stem Refuse
Ultra-fine ground refuse stems from Turkish tobacco, classified in HTS 2401.30.16.00 as pulverized Oriental-type tobacco refuse. Primarily for industrial extraction rather than direct smoking.
Processed Cut Oriental Stems
Cut stems from Oriental tobacco, processed similarly to threshed but as refuse under HTS 2401.30.16.00. Used in hand-rolled cigarette preparation.