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.

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.

2401.30.35Same rate: 35%

If for cigarette production

Cigarette-destined ground stems move to separate subheading with different quota

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If flue-cured variety instead of Burley

Variety-specific; flue-cured refuse classified under different unmanufactured heading

2404.99.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If prepared for retail sale

US Note shifts to 2404 if imported in consumer-ready packaging without alteration

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit end-use statement confirming non-cigarette application to avoid reclassification; check aggregate quotas (e.g

9,956 MT EC)

Include varietal testing docs for 'Burley' and processing method; watch for FDA tobacco regs on impurities

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.

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.

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.

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.