Dark Fire-Cured Kentucky Stem Refuse
Dark air/fire-cured Kentucky tobacco stems, unthreshed and intact, under HTS 2401.30.33.35 for U.S. Note 5 quota compliance. Common in snuff and chewing tobacco production as base material.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pulverized or ground stems
Any grinding/pulverizing disqualifies from this 'not ground' subheading.
If processed into smoking mixtures
Stems mixed with glycerol or flavors become 'other manufactured tobacco' under quota subheadings.
If for small duty-free samples
U.S. Note allows certain tobacco samples duty-free under Chapter 98 provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document export date prior to September 13, 1995 for legacy quota eligibility per Note 5(d)
• Ensure no alteration in form for 'ultimate consumer' avoidance
• Consult USTR regulations for quota tracking
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.33.35
Fire-Cured Kentucky Tobacco Stems
Uncured stems from Fire-Cured Kentucky tobacco, not cut, ground, or pulverized, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.33.35. These stems are entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 provisions for quota-limited imports from eligible countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe. Primarily used in blending for pipe tobacco or as filler in manufactured products.
Tennessee Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems
Whole, unprocessed stems from Tennessee fire-cured tobacco varieties, meeting HTS 2401.30.33.35 criteria as refuse entered under U.S. Note 5 quota. These light fire-cured stems are key for aromatic pipe blends and reconstitution in cigarette production.
Burley-Type Fire-Cured KY-TN Tobacco Stems
Unprocessed stems from burley-style Fire-Cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco, classified in 2401.30.33.35 for quota entry as tobacco refuse. Used extensively in U.S. pipe tobacco manufacturing and as low-nicotine fillers.
One Pound Bale Fire-Cured TN Stems
Baled Tennessee fire-cured tobacco stems in 1-lb units, unprocessed refuse per HTS 2401.30.33.35 and Additional U.S. Note 5. Packaged for industrial blending, not retail consumer sale.
Industrial Grade KY Fire-Cured Stems
Bulk industrial-grade stems from Fire-Cured Kentucky tobacco, qualifying as unground refuse in HTS 2401.30.33.35 under quota provisions. Destined for reconstitution mills and export blends.