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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unstemmed leaf tobacco
Whole fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee leaves without refuse separation fall under unmanufactured tobacco headings, not refuse.
If stems are cut or ground
Processing like cutting, grinding, or pulverizing moves stems out of this subheading into other processed refuse categories.
If prepared for consumer retail packaging
Stems packaged for direct retail sale to consumers shift to manufactured tobacco headings per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 5 and ensure aggregate quota compliance (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil)
• Provide documentation proving stems are not cut, ground, or pulverized
• Track entry periods from September 13 to September 12 annually
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.33.35
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.
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.
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.