Milled Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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