Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Dust

Fine particulate dust generated from threshing flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, classified as tobacco refuse for blending into non-cigarette products such as snuff or roll-your-own pipe tobacco. Falls under HTS 2401.30.27.10 due to its flue-cured origin and non-cigarette end use. This refuse is similarly processed but not manufactured into final consumer goods.

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 burley-cured rather than flue-cured

Burley tobacco refuse for non-cigarette use is classified separately under 2401.30.35 based on distinct curing process affecting flavor profile.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If homogenized or reconstituted for non-combustion inhalation

Chapter note prioritizes heading 2404 for reconstituted tobaccos used in heated inhalation products without combustion.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If threshed whole leaf rather than refuse

Whole leaf tobacco, even threshed, falls under 2401.20 headings, while only the refuse/stalks portion is 2401.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis confirming flue-cured type and particle size; declare exact end use to prevent quota misapplication; monitor USTR quota allocations for origin countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe