Milled Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk

Milled (pulverized) Virginia fire-cured tobacco stems imported in bulk for industrial blending into chewing tobacco or pipe fillings. Classified under 2401.30.25.50 due to refuse status, non-cigarette intent, and mechanical processing.

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.

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If Oriental or other tobacco refuse

Type-specific subheadings separate Virginia fire-cured from other varieties like Perique or Oriental.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If containing tobacco substitutes

Products with non-tobacco inhalation materials prioritized to 2404 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use bulk packaging without consumer labeling to qualify as 'unmanufactured' per US note definition

Cross-check against pre-1995 export docs for potential legacy duty treatment under US note (d)

Confirm no molasses/sugar addition; could qualify as water pipe tobacco exclusion