Bulk Flue-Cured Stem Waste Unpulverized

Industrial-grade flue-cured stem waste, whole and intact, for reconstitution in snuff or dissolvable tobacco products. Precisely matches 2401.30.23.10 as not cut/ground/pulverized tobacco stems for non-cigarette markets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If entered as duty-free samples

Certain tobacco samples qualify under Chapter 98 for testing, bypassing chapter quotas.

2403.19.60Same rate: 35%

If quota excess or further flavored

Over-quota or minimally manufactured enters quota-limited 2403 subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain prior quota approval from USTR for limited countries like Thailand (7,000 MT)

Label as 'tobacco stems - not for cigarettes' per U.S

Note 5(e) for hand-rolled exceptions

Inspect for contaminants; CBP may reject if stems show any pre-import processing