Threshing Dust for Cigar Fillers

Dust generated during tobacco threshing, used in cigar filler blends excluding cigarette use. HTS 2401.30.27 'other' for such unmanufactured tobacco refuse.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2402.20.80Higher: 37.3% vs 35%

If processed into cigar filler tobacco

Cigar-specific manufactured fillers classify under 2402.20, not unmanufactured refuse.

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If for cigarettes over 10,000 per kg

Ultra-fine cigarette refuse has statistical subheading based on cigarette density.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Certify exclusively for cigar production to leverage 'other than cigarettes' lower quota applicability

โ€ข Use FTZ entries carefully; may not qualify as 'direct import' for pre-1995 duty relief

โ€ข Avoid commingling with cigarette-destined refuse in shipments

Related Products under HTS 2401.30.27

Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending

Dried tobacco stems derived from flue-cured leaf processing, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.27. Intended for blending into pipe tobacco mixtures rather than cigarette production. Threshed and cleaned but unmanufactured, fitting 'other' category for non-cigarette use.

Flue-Cured Tobacco Dust for Chewing Blends

Fine tobacco dust refuse from threshing flue-cured leaves, used in non-cigarette products like chewing tobacco. Meets HTS 2401.30.27 as 'other' tobacco refuse not for cigarettes. Unmanufactured and similarly processed.

Midrib Strips Tobacco Refuse for Snuff

Tobacco midrib strips refuse from leaf stripping, intended for ground snuff production excluding cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2401.30.27 as other unmanufactured tobacco refuse. Threshed but not manufactured further.

Tobacco Screenings for Hookah Base

Small particle tobacco screenings refuse from sifting processes, used as base for non-cigarette hookah mixtures. Falls under HTS 2401.30.27 'other' for tobacco refuse in products other than cigarettes.

Leaf Clippings Refuse for Roll-Your-Own

Irregular leaf clippings from tobacco trimming, classified as refuse for roll-your-own non-cigarette products. HTS 2401.30.27 covers this 'other' unmanufactured refuse not destined for manufactured cigarettes.

Stem Flecks for Chewing Tobacco Base

Small stem flecks refuse from cleaning operations, base material for chewing tobacco products. Fits HTS 2401.30.27 as other tobacco refuse for non-cigarette applications.