Ground Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems from Canada
Ground stems derived from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, processed into a coarse powder for blending in non-cigarette tobacco products like snuff or pipe mixtures. This HTS 2401.30.25.50 classification applies to threshed tobacco refuse specifically pulverized and destined for non-cigarette applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis confirming Virginia fire-cure type and particle size (ground/pulverized) for customs verification
• Check aggregate quota availability for origin country before shipping to prevent reclassification at higher rates
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk import only to maintain 'unmanufactured' status under Chapter 24 notes