Kentucky Dark Air-Cured Stem Waste
Coarse, unprocessed stem waste from Kentucky dark air-cured tobacco plants, classified in HTS 2401.30.23.40 as tobacco refuse not suitable for cigarettes but perfect for extracting flavors in pipe mixtures or moist snuff. Retains characteristic smoky notes from air-curing process.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stems are pulverized or powdered
Any grinding or pulverizing excludes from 'not cut, not ground and not pulverized' requirement.
If leaf lamina attached or not fully stemmed
Whole or part-leaves with stems classify as cigar leaf tobacco rather than pure refuse.
If 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' in retail packs
U.S. Note defines consumer-ready packaging shifts to 'other manufactured tobacco' subheadings.
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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 phytosanitary certificates to confirm no contaminants; CBP often inspects for pests in unprocessed tobacco
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing; import in original farm/threshing state to match subheading
• Monitor U.S
• Note (e) for hand-rolled cigarette exceptions, but affirm non-cigarette intent to stay in this code
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