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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+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.30.27.50Same rate: 37.5%

If pulverized for finer processing

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

2404Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If for inhalation without combustion devices

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

1211.90Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If used as plants for non-tobacco purposes

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

Not sure which classification is right?

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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

• Test for glycerol content to avoid water pipe misclassification