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.

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.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If used in cigarette blends

End-use for cigarettes reclassifies under quota-limited cigarette tobacco subheadings

2401.30.37Same rate: 35%

If for other varieties like Oriental

Subheading specifies Burley; other refuse types have distinct codes

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If qualifying as duty-free samples

US Note allows certain tobacco samples duty-free under Chapter 98

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document processing (pulverized) and non-cigarette intent via affidavits; track country-specific quotas like 7,000 MT Thailand

Ensure no combustion-altering additives to stay in unmanufactured refuse; prepare for CBP stem inspections

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.

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.