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.
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 refuse from fire-cured or dark air-cured tobacco
Refuse subheading depends on base tobacco type; Turkish-type specifically 2401.30.19
If leaf fragments suitable for cigarettes
Cigarette leaf fragments classified as whole leaf if marketable, not refuse
If homogenized or reconstituted
Chapter note requires processed refuse in 2404; unprocessed stays refuse
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit moisture content certificates (<15% typical for refuse) and sieve analysis for dust classification
• Track aggregate imports under U.S
• Note limits by origin to qualify for in-quota rates
• Label clearly as 'tobacco refuse' to prevent confusion with threshed leaf under 2401.30.35
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.
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.
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.