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Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco refuse: > Other: > To be used in products other than cigarettes: > Tobacco stems: > Cut, ground or pulverized > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 2401.30.25
Cut Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending
These are tobacco stems that have been cut into small pieces, primarily used in blending for pipe tobacco mixtures rather than cigarettes. Classified under HTS 2401.30.25 as cut tobacco refuse (stems) intended for products other than cigarettes. The processing involves cutting to facilitate mixing with leaf tobacco in non-cigarette applications.
Ground Tobacco Stems for Chewing Tobacco Base
Ground tobacco stems serve as a base material in the production of chewing tobacco and snuff products. This HTS 2401.30.25 covers pulverized tobacco refuse (stems) destined for non-cigarette uses like oral tobacco. Grinding enhances moisture absorption and blending properties.
Pulverized Tobacco Stems for Snuff Production
Finely pulverized tobacco stems used in dry and moist snuff manufacturing, a non-cigarette tobacco product. Falls under 2401.30.25 for pulverized stems as tobacco refuse not for cigarettes. Pulverization creates fine powder ideal for nasal or oral snuff.
Cut Stems for Roll-Your-Own Tobacco Mixtures
Cut tobacco stems blended into roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco for hand-rolled non-cigarette products like bidis or shisha bases. HTS 2401.30.25 applies to cut stems for other products. Cutting prepares them for even burning in RYO applications.
Ground Tobacco Stems for Cigar Fillers
Ground stems providing bulk filler in short-filler cigars, distinct from cigarette production. Classified in 2401.30.25 as ground tobacco refuse for non-cigarette products. Grinding allows tight packing in cigar bunching.
Pulverized Stems for Dissolvable Tobacco
Pulverized tobacco stems used in dissolvable oral tobacco pouches and strips. HTS 2401.30.25 for pulverized stems in non-cigarette products like modern oral nicotine. Fine powder form dissolves quickly in mouth.
Cut Tobacco Stems for Hookah Charcoal Mixtures
Cut stems mixed with charcoal for flavored hookah smoking products (non-water pipe tobacco). 2401.30.25 covers cut refuse for products other than cigarettes. Processing suits slow-burning hookah applications.
Milled Tobacco Stems for Animal Feed Additive
Milled (ground) tobacco stems used as nicotine-rich additive in livestock feed. Classifies under 2401.30.25 as processed refuse for non-cigarette (animal) use. Milling creates palatable feed supplement.