Ground Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems

Ground stems derived from Virginia sun-cured tobacco, pulverized into a coarse powder for use in non-cigarette tobacco products like snuff or pipe mixtures. This HTS 2401.30.25.60 classification applies to tobacco refuse that is cut, ground, or pulverized but remains unmanufactured.

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 pulverized to fine dust level

Finer pulverization may align with separate statistical suffixes within the same heading for reporting.

2404.99.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If mixed with additives for inhalation devices

Products for inhalation without combustion fall under heading 2404 as 'other manufactured tobacco'.

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If from sun-cured leaf, not stems

Leaf portions, even refuse, from other sun-cured types use different subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct particle size testing to confirm 'ground or pulverized' status; overly fine powder risks reclassification

Include certificates of analysis specifying sun-curing method and non-cigarette end-use to support entry

Monitor aggregate import quotas per country; Brazil and Zimbabwe have high limits but require precise tracking