Kentucky Dark Fire-Cured Stem Refuse

Refuse in the form of intact stems from Kentucky dark fire-cured tobacco, meeting HTS 2401.30.23.35 criteria as unmanufactured, unprocessed tobacco refuse for non-cigarette end uses such as chewing tobacco or export blending.

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.

2401.30.37Same rate: 35%

If pulverized or ground

Any grinding or pulverizing moves stems to 'cut, ground, or pulverized' subheadings.

2402.10.80Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If leaf fragments rather than stems

Tobacco leaf strips or fragments (not stems) are classified under cigarette leaf headings if applicable.

2403.11.00Same rate: 35%

If mixed with glycerol for water pipes

Mixtures with glycerol for water pipe tobacco fall under manufactured shisha preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct moisture content tests to ensure stems remain unprocessed per HTS definition

Use FDA prior notice for tobacco imports if applicable

Avoid quota overages by monitoring USTR regulations