Chopped Burley Tobacco Stems

Chopped (cut) Burley tobacco stems, a byproduct refuse processed for use in chewing tobacco or non-cigarette roll-your-own products. Classified in 2401.30.25.20 as cut Burley stems for non-cigarette purposes, aligning with unmanufactured tobacco refuse hierarchy.

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.

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If stems not ground/cut

Less processed whole stems under broader 'other' refuse before specific cut subheading

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If homogenized or reconstituted

Further processing into 'homogenized' tobacco moves to filled/processed heading

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If for cigar leaf refuse

Material source (cigar vs standard) changes unmanufactured refuse classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis confirming Burley variety and cut processing; declare under correct quota period (Sep 13-Sep 12)

Avoid bulk packaging resembling retail to prevent 2404 shift; comply with TTB import permits

Related Products under HTS 2401.30.25.20

Cut Burley Tobacco Stems

Cut burley tobacco stems derived from the Burley variety, processed by cutting for use in non-cigarette products like pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. Classified under HTS 2401.30.25.20 as tobacco refuse (stems) that are cut and specifically designated for products other than cigarettes. Meets chapter notes excluding manufactured tobacco and ensuring unmanufactured refuse status.

Ground Burley Tobacco Stems

Ground burley tobacco stems, pulverized from Burley tobacco plants, intended for blending in non-cigarette tobacco products such as snuff or roll-your-own pipe mixes. Falls under HTS 2401.30.25.20 due to being cut/ground/pulverized tobacco stems (refuse) for non-cigarette applications.

Pulverized Burley Stems for Pipe Tobacco

Pulverized stems from Burley tobacco, finely ground for incorporation into aromatic pipe tobacco blends, excluding cigarette use. HTS 2401.30.25.20 applies as cut/ground/pulverized Burley stems refuse, unmanufactured and for non-cigarette products per chapter definitions.

Milled Burley Stems for Snuff Production

Milled (ground) Burley tobacco stems prepared as refuse for nasal snuff or moist snuff manufacturing, explicitly not for cigarettes. HTS 2401.30.25.20 covers ground/pulverized Burley stems as unmanufactured tobacco refuse for alternative products.

Burley Stem Powder

Fine powder from pulverized Burley tobacco stems, used as extender in non-cigarette tobacco products like dissolvable pouches. Fits 2401.30.25.20 as pulverized Burley stems refuse, unmanufactured per chapter notes.

Processed Cut Burley Stems

Threshed and cut Burley stems, similarly processed refuse for pipe and chew blends excluding cigarettes. 2401.30.25.20 for cut Burley stems in non-cigarette category.