Basma Tobacco Veins
Midrib veins extracted from Basma variety Oriental tobacco during processing, falling under 'other' tobacco refuse at HTS 2401.30.19.00. Used in industrial extraction or blending. Distinct from intact leaves or manufactured 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 cigar binder leaf refuse
Cigar leaf refuse has dedicated subheadings separate from Oriental refuse
If threshed Oriental leaf, not refuse
Threshed leaf (stems attached) classified higher than separated refuse
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include botanical certification confirming Oriental variety (e.g
• Basma, Samsun) for subheading accuracy
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking leaf shipments; use refuse-specific markings
• Monitor U.S
• Note (d) for pre-1995 export eligibility bypassing quotas
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.19.00
Oriental Tobacco Stems
Dried stems and midribs separated from Oriental or Turkish type tobacco leaves after threshing, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.19.00. This refuse is used in tobacco blending or extraction processes. It falls under 'other' tobacco refuse from Oriental/Turkish types, excluding cigar leaf.
Turkish Tobacco Dust
Fine particulate dust and screenings generated from threshing Oriental/Turkish tobacco, categorized as tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.19.00. Commonly used for flavor extraction or low-grade fillers. Excluded from leaf or prepared tobacco classifications.
Samsun Tobacco Screenings
Small leaf fragments and screenings sifted from Samsun-type Turkish tobacco after threshing, as 'other' refuse under HTS 2401.30.19.00. Applied in flavorings or reconstituted sheet production.
Oriental Tobacco Waste Fines
Ultrafine waste particles from Oriental tobacco processing, classified in HTS 2401.30.19.00 as other refuse. Primarily for nicotine extraction or animal feed additives.
Yaka Tobacco Midribs
Thick midrib strips removed from Yaka Oriental tobacco leaves, as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.19.00. Common in blend bases or pulp production.
Turkish Basma Dust
Dust collected from Basma Turkish tobacco threshers, fitting 'other' refuse at HTS 2401.30.19.00. Used for aromatic oil extraction.