Pulverized Tobacco Stems for Snuff Production

Finely pulverized tobacco stems used in dry and moist snuff manufacturing, a non-cigarette tobacco product. Falls under 2401.30.25 for pulverized stems as tobacco refuse not for cigarettes. Pulverization creates fine powder ideal for nasal or oral snuff.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+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 'homogenized' or reconstituted

Processed into sheet form for further manufacture changes to 'other manufactured tobacco'.

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If for cigarette use from specific origins

Quota subheadings apply if stems are for cigarettes from listed countries.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If qualifying as duty-free samples

Certain tobacco samples under chapter 98 receive duty-free treatment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Retain processing records (pulverization specs) to demonstrate compliance with subheading requirements

โ€ข Exclude chapter 98 sample entries from quota calculations per U.S. notes

โ€ข Consult USTR regulations for quota administration from countries like Malawi (12,000 MT)

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