Oriental Tobacco Stems Bale
Uncut stems from sun-cured Oriental tobacco varieties, baled for industrial use in flavor extracts or chewing products. Classified in 2401.30.23.90 as other tobacco stems refuse, explicitly not for cigarettes per end-use. Hierarchy places uncut stems here over manufactured headings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stems include leaf fragments for stripping
Mixed leaf/stem for binder/stripping uses unmanufactured tobacco headings, not pure refuse.
If flavored for water pipe use
Subheading note excludes tobacco-free but includes flavored mixtures under 2403.11; others in 2403.19.
If imported as duty-free samples
U.S. note allows certain tobacco samples duty-free under chapter 98 provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• EC aggregate quota (9,956 MT) covers Greece/Italy etc.; aggregate tracking required Sept 13-Sept 12 period
• Physical inspection common; ensure stems remain whole—no evidence of cutting tools/processing
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Whole Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale
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Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Stems
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