Unprocessed Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Stems from Canada
Whole, uncut stems from bright flue-cured tobacco leaves, suitable for flavor extraction in chewing tobacco or pipe blends. HTS 2401.30.23.10 applies as tobacco refuse (stems), flue-cured type, not further processed, and excluded from cigarette use per U.S. notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis confirming no cutting/grinding and flue-curing process for CBP verification
• For quota countries like Zimbabwe (12,000 MT), track annual limits from Sept 13 to Sept 12