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Flue-Cured Tobacco Stem Ribs for Pipe Blend

Natural, unground ribs and stems from flue-cured tobacco, baled for use in premium pipe tobacco formulations. This HTS code covers them as uncut tobacco refuse specifically for non-cigarette applications like water pipe or hand-rolling tobaccos.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2402.10Lower: 13.9% vs 37.5%

If leaf stalks/stems for cigar leaf use

Cigar-specific stems may classify under cigar leaf headings if end-use changes.

2401.30Same rate: 37.5%

If for cigarette use, other than stems

Cigarette-bound non-stem refuse uses higher subheadings in 2401.30.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Use FDA tobacco import alerts; ensure no additives to stay in unmanufactured category

• Document chain of custody proving non-cigarette destination to avoid quota misapplication