Virginia Fire-Cured Whole Tobacco Stems for Snuff

Whole, unpulverized stems from fire-cured Virginia tobacco, imported for processing into dry or moist snuff products. This tobacco refuse is classified in HTS 2401.30.23.50 due to its unprocessed state and designation for non-cigarette uses.

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.

2401.10.65Higher: 367.5% vs 35%

If for cigarette filler use

End-use for cigarettes reclassifies unmanufactured tobacco refuse to cigarette-specific quotas.

2403.11.00.00Same rate: 35%

If mixed into water pipe tobacco with glycerol

Subheading note defines water pipe mixtures (tobacco + glycerol) as separate from refuse.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If sold as a set with other refuse types

Mixed tobacco refuse types may aggregate under broader 'other' categories if not purely stems.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm 'not cut, not ground' via photos/customs inspection to stay in this subheading; declare exact quantity against annual quotas

Partner with licensed blenders to prove non-cigarette intent