Tennessee Fire-Cured Ground Tobacco Stems

Ground stems from fire-cured Tennessee tobacco, threshed and pulverized for blending in snuff or pipe tobacco blends excluding cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2401.30.25.35 due to their origin, processing as cut/ground stems, and non-cigarette end use as tobacco refuse. The intense curing flavor profile suits dark fire-cured 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 not cut, ground, or pulverized

Uncprocessed stems from fire-cured varieties fall under the broader uncut stems subheading.

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If for flue-cured varieties

Different curing method (flue vs fire) changes the primary classification within unmanufactured refuse.

2404.99.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If homogenized for reconstitution

Ground stems processed into sheets for non-cigarette wrappers enter 'other manufactured tobacco' category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Check aggregate quota limits for country of origin (e.g

Brazil, Zimbabwe) under U.S

Note; label clearly as 'stems for non-cigarette use' to prevent misclassification

Include phytosanitary certificates to address pesticide residue concerns common in fire-cured tobaccos