Cut Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco Stems

Cut stems from bright flue-cured tobacco, processed for use in chewing tobacco or cigar fillers, falling under 2401.30.25.10 as cut tobacco refuse not for cigarettes. The bright leaf variety is distinguished by its light color from flue-curing.

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.

2401.30.37Same rate: 35%

If not explicitly documented for non-cigarette use

Lack of proof shifts to general 'other' refuse without end-use restriction.

2401.10.65Higher: 367.5% vs 35%

If sold as part of leaf-stem mix for cigarettes

Mixed products for cigarette use classify under unmanufactured tobacco leaves.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If processed into flavored chewing tobacco

Additional flavoring or reconstitution makes it 'other manufactured tobacco'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-user affidavits specifying non-cigarette applications; monitor annual quotas (e.g

80,200 MT Brazil); label as 'stems' to distinguish from leaf