Processed Flue-Cured Tobacco Midribs from Canada
Midribs extracted from flue-cured bright leaf tobacco during processing, used as refuse in manufacturing chewing tobacco or cigar fillers rather than cigarettes. HTS 2401.30.27.10 applies to this flue-cured refuse specified for non-cigarette applications. The material is threshed but remains unmanufactured tobacco refuse.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include certificates of origin specifying flue-curing region (e.g
• US Bright or Brazilian flue); avoid commingling with cigarette-destined lots; prepare for FDA tobacco product import alerts