Pulverized Oriental Tobacco Stems from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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