Virginia Sun-Cured Leaf Vein Refuse

Vein and stalk remnants from Virginia sun-cured tobacco after leaf stripping and threshing, falling under HTS 2401.30.27.60 as refuse for non-cigarette uses such as chewing tobacco bases.

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.

2401.30.37Same rate: 35%

If dark air-cured type refuse

Air-curing vs sun-curing splits refuse into parallel subheadings.

2403.19.60Same rate: 35%

If homogenized or reconstituted for non-water pipe use

Further processing into sheets moves to manufactured category.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If perique or other specialty flue-cured refuse

Specialty curing types have designated non-cigarette refuse codes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain certificates of analysis confirming sun-curing method and Virginia type

Separate from cigarette-bound lots in documentation to preserve subheading

Consult USTR regulations for current quota status before large shipments