Pulverized Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blends

Pulverized stems from Virginia sun-cured tobacco, processed into a fine particulate for blending into aromatic pipe tobaccos excluding cigarettes. Classified in 2401.30.25.60 due to being tobacco refuse in cut, ground, or pulverized form for non-cigarette applications.

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.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If 'water pipe tobacco' with glycerol

Mixtures with glycerol for hookah use fall under 2403.11.00 or similar prepared subheadings.

2401.10Higher: 360% vs 35%

If stems separated from wrapper tobacco

Tobacco for cigar wrappers or binders uses leaf-specific refuse subheadings.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If provided as duty-free samples

Certain tobacco samples qualify for free entry under Chapter 98 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'Virginia sun-cured stems, pulverized, for pipe tobacco' to aid CBP examination

Avoid bulk packaging over quota thresholds; split entries if needed and track against annual limits

Retain processing records showing only cutting/grinding, no reconstitution, to prevent heading 2403 shifts