Unprocessed Burley Tobacco Stems

Intact stems from air-cured Burley tobacco plants, delivered whole without any cutting or grinding, destined for use in chewing tobacco or snuff manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2401.30.23 as 'tobacco stems' refuse, not processed beyond threshing, for non-cigarette applications. These stems are valued for their robust flavor profile in oral tobacco products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.30.35Same rate: 35%

If intended for cigarette production

Stems for cigarettes shift to 2401.30.35, distinguishing end-use in the 'to be used in products other than cigarettes' breakdown.

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If stems from flue-cured tobacco and declared as such

Flue-cured stems may classify under 2401.20 if not explicitly refuse; material type (curing method) affects heading.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If further processed into other manufactured tobacco refuse

If stems are treated (e.g., flavored), they move to Chapter 24 heading 2403 for other manufactured tobacco products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include lab analysis confirming no pulverization and fiber content; common pitfall is misdeclaring processed stems

โ€ข Adhere to aggregate quantity limits under U.S

โ€ข Note for countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe; track annual quotas closely

โ€ข Document intended use in non-cigarette products like snuff to qualify; bulk packaging must indicate commercial, not retail, intent

Related Products under HTS 2401.30.23

Whole Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending

Uncured, whole tobacco stems harvested from flue-cured Virginia plants, not cut, ground, or pulverized, used primarily for blending in pipe tobacco production. Classified under HTS 2401.30.23 as tobacco refuse (stems) intended for products other than cigarettes, meeting the 'not cut, not ground and not pulverized' criteria. These stems provide structural bulk and flavor base in non-cigarette tobacco blends.

Whole Oriental Tobacco Stems

Complete, unground stems from sun-cured Oriental tobacco varieties like Izmir, used in hookah tobacco blending but imported as raw refuse. HTS 2401.30.23 applies to these uncut stems for non-cigarette products, excluding water pipe mixtures with glycerol. They contribute aromatic qualities to bulk tobacco preparations.

Intact Fire-Cured Kentucky Stems

Whole stems from fire-cured dark Kentucky tobacco, not subjected to cutting or pulverizing, imported for use in premium cigar filler or chewing tobacco. Classified in HTS 2401.30.23 as unprocessed tobacco refuse stems for non-cigarette products. Known for their bold, smoky flavor enhancing blended tobaccos.

Uncut Dark Air-Cured Stems

Intact stems from dark air-cured tobaccos, free of grinding or pulverization, targeted for snuff and chewing tobacco production. Under HTS 2401.30.23 for tobacco stems refuse in non-cigarette uses, preserving natural form for processing. Provides deep, earthy notes in oral products.

Raw Whole Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale

Bulk bales of whole, unprocessed tobacco stems from various varieties, not cut or ground, for industrial blending in pipe and roll-your-own tobacco (excluding cigarettes). HTS 2401.30.23 covers these as stems refuse for other products, emphasizing the intact physical state. Ideal for large-scale flavor extraction and bulking.