Chopped Virginia Fire-Cured Stems for Snuff Production

Chopped (cut) stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco refuse, processed for incorporation into moist or dry snuff products. This fits HTS 2401.30.25.50 as pulverized-like tobacco refuse designated for non-cigarette manufacturing.

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.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If cigar leaf wrapper or binder

Stems suitable for cigar wrappers shift to cigar leaf headings regardless of processing.

2403.19.60Same rate: 35%

If for quota overflow from specified countries

US note limits trigger reclassification to unlimited subheadings for excess quantities.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact processing (cut/ground) and fire-curing method on commercial invoice to prevent misclassification

Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican origins from quota calculations per US note exclusions

Prepare for potential inspection; stems must lack combustion-ready preparation to avoid 2404