Burley Stem Waste for Blending

Industrial-grade Burley stem waste, unprocessed and intact (not cut/ground), for flavor blending in non-cigarette tobaccos like cigars. Precisely matches 2401.30.23.20 for Burley tobacco stems refuse in bulk form, not prepared for direct consumer sale.

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.

2402.10Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If leaf content exceeds stems, resembling cigar leaf

Cigar-wrapper/binder leaf headings take precedence over refuse if primary material.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If quota-ineligible and further processed

Over-quota or processed 'other manufactured tobacco' falls here per US notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Aggregate quota applies (e.g

80,200 MT Brazil); track via CBP for over-quota higher rates

Provide origin certificates; post-1995 exports ineligible for legacy low-duty unless direct import documented

Separate stems from any leaf scraps during inspection to maintain pure refuse classification