Flue-cured
Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco refuse: > Other: > Other: > Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions: > Tobacco stems: > Not cut, not ground and not pulverized > Flue-cured
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 2401.30.33.10
Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending
Uncured, uncut, unground, and unpulverized stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, imported within U.S. Note 5 quotas for processing into pipe tobacco blends. These stems provide bulk and flavor base in mixtures for hand-rolled or pipe smoking products. Classified under 2401.30.33.10 as flue-cured tobacco refuse (stems) entered pursuant to quota provisions.
Flue-Cured Virginia Stems for Roll-Your-Own Tobacco
Raw flue-cured tobacco stems, unprocessed (not cut/ground/pulverized), entered under quota for preparing RYO tobacco marketed to consumers for hand-rolled cigarettes or fine-cut pipe mixes. These stems offer mild, sweet flavor profile typical of flue-curing method. Fits 2401.30.33.10 as quota-eligible flue-cured stems.
Bulk Flue-Cured Stems for Craft Pipe Tobacco Blends
Uncut and unground flue-cured tobacco stems sourced for artisan pipe tobacco production, imported pursuant to U.S. Note 5 provisions from quota countries. Used as extender and flavor carrier in premium blends. Precisely matches 2401.30.33.10 for flue-cured stems not further processed.
Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Stems for Shredding
Bright flue-cured tobacco stems (uncut, unground), quota-entered for shredding into pipe or chewing tobacco bases under Note 5 provisions. Characteristic bright color from air/flue curing process. Classed in 2401.30.33.10 as specified flue-cured stems.
Quota Flue-Cured Stems for Bulk Tobacco Processing
Flue-cured tobacco stems imported under strict U.S. Note 5 quotas, remaining uncut/unground for industrial bulk processing into various smoking products excluding cigarettes. Provides economical filler material. HTS 2401.30.33.10 specific for this form and entry method.