Unprocessed Virginia Sun-Cured Stem Refuse Sacks

Sacked Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems classified as refuse, remaining whole without cutting, grinding, or pulverizing. Used in non-cigarette products like chewing tobacco or snuff bases under HTS 2401.30.23.60. The natural sun-curing process preserves oils for flavor extraction in industrial applications.

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.

2401.30.35Same rate: 35%

If pulverized

Pulverization constitutes processing, shifting from 'not cut/ground/pulverized' to another stem subheading.

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If prepared for retail consumer sale

Retail-ready packaging changes from bulk industrial refuse to consumer-oriented under different stats.

2402.10Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If leaf fragments included

Mixture with significant leaf content may classify as cigar leaf rather than pure stems refuse.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document sun-curing method and Virginia type via lab analysis if challenged; visual inspection alone insufficient for CBP

Avoid bulk exceeding quota without warehouse withdrawal planning; use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples