Air-Cured Burley Stalk Refuse for Snuff Production

Stalk refuse from air-cured Burley tobacco, destined for dry snuff manufacturing, distinctly non-cigarette. Classed in HTS 2401.30.27.20 as other Burley tobacco refuse per hierarchy, unmanufactured despite threshing. Used in products prepared for ultimate consumer post-import.

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.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If imported in retail consumer packages

U.S. note defines 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' shifts to manufactured.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If cigar-leaf type refuse

Heading changes for wrapper-oriented refuse vs. filler/stem Burley.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for duty-free samples

U.S. note allows Chapter 98 for certain tobacco samples without quota.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide affidavits from buyers confirming snuff end-use to satisfy 'other than cigarettes'

Check USTR regulations for quota proration if aggregate exceeded

Avoid bulk packaging misindicating industrial cigarette use

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