Bulk Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems Extract Base

Unc ut and unground Virginia fire-cured tobacco stems in bulk for flavor extract production in non-cigarette tobaccos. HTS 2401.30.23.50 covers these as stems refuse for 'products other than cigarettes' per U.S. notes.

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.

2401.30.27.50Same rate: 35%

If pulverized for finer processing

Pulverized state shifts to 'ground/pulverized' stems subheading.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If for inhalation without combustion devices

Chapter note mandates 2404 for any non-combustion inhalation tobacco.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If used as plants for non-tobacco purposes

De-classified as tobacco if end-use is medicinal extracts, falling to plants heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from quota calculations per U.S. note; maintain chain-of-custody docs showing no cigarette diversion

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