Flue-Cured Tobacco Dust for Chewing Tobacco

Fine tobacco dust and siftings from flue-cured leaf processing, used as filler in chewing tobacco formulations. Falls under 2401.30.27.90 as 'other' tobacco refuse for non-cigarette end uses like smokeless tobacco products.

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 for cigarette paper or filter use

Specific subheadings exist for refuse in cigarette components, distinct from general non-cigarette refuse.

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If sun-cured rather than flue-cured refuse

Processing type (sun vs. flue) determines heading 2401.20 vs. 2401.30 classification.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If processed into smoking mixtures

Quota subheading applies if refuse becomes part of manufactured pipe tobacco.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'tobacco refuse for chewing tobacco' with buyer affidavits to confirm non-cigarette use

Monitor aggregate annual quotas per U.S

Note; Canadian/Mexican origins exempt

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing, as it may shift to Chapter 24 manufactured headings

Related Products under HTS 2401.30.27.90

Tobacco Stem Scrap for Pipe Blending

Coarse tobacco stem scraps and refuse collected from flue-cured processing, suitable for blending into pipe tobacco mixtures. Classified under HTS 2401.30.27.90 as tobacco refuse intended for use in products other than cigarettes, such as pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. Excludes any refuse destined for cigarette production per chapter notes.

Cigar Leaf Midrib Refuse for Shredded Fillers

Midrib and vein refuse from cigar wrapper leaf stripping, shredded for use in non-premium cigar fillers. HTS 2401.30.27.90 covers this as 'other' tobacco refuse explicitly for cigars, excluding cigarette applications.

Burley Tobacco Siftings for Snuff Production

Siftings and fine particles from burley tobacco threshing, destined for ground snuff manufacturing. Classified in 2401.30.27.90 as other refuse for smokeless products other than cigarettes.

Oriental Tobacco Refuse for Hookah Blends

Refuse from oriental tobacco sorting including broken leaves and dust, for blending into hookah (non-water pipe per note) tobacco. 2401.30.27.90 applies to this non-cigarette, non-water pipe tobacco refuse.

Processed Tobacco Fines for Roll-Your-Own Pipe Tobacco

Fines and screenings from threshed tobacco processing, packaged for retail roll-your-own pipe tobacco (not cigarettes). HTS 2401.30.27.90 as other refuse for non-cigarette RYO per U.S. Note (e).

Sun-Cured Tobacco Waste for Industrial Extract

Waste fragments and refuse from sun-cured tobacco handling, used in industrial nicotine extraction (non-consumer). Fits 2401.30.27.90 as other refuse for non-cigarette industrial applications.