Unprocessed Burley Tobacco Stems Sack

Sacked unprocessed Burley tobacco stems, neither cut, ground, nor pulverized, for industrial use in snuff or chew production. HTS 2401.30.23.20 covers Burley stems as tobacco refuse for non-cigarette applications, aligning with US note definitions for bulk industrial tobacco.

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.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If intended for cigarette 'hand-rolled' consumer products

US note (e) treats hand-rolled cigarette tobacco differently, potentially shifting from 'other than cigarettes'.

2401.10Higher: 360% vs 35%

If stems are minimal and product is primarily leaf

Predominantly leaf Burley for non-cigarettes uses leaf subheadings, not refuse.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as duty-free samples

US note allows certain tobacco samples duty-free under chapter 98, bypassing quota subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Exclude from quota if product of Canada/Israel/Mexico or chapter 98 samples for duty-free entry

Conduct moisture content tests; excessive drying may imply 'threshed' processing, risking reclassification

Use bills of lading specifying 'industrial use only' to prevent retail misinterpretation