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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flue-cured rather than fire-cured
Flue-curing process changes the tobacco type classification from fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee to other unmanufactured categories.
If homogenized or reconstituted
Chapter notes direct processed tobacco refuse used in reconstitution to heading 2404.
If for other fire-cured types outside Kentucky-Tennessee
Non-Kentucky-Tennessee fire-cured stems fall into adjacent subheadings without this specific descriptor.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm stems qualify as 'not cut, not ground, not pulverized' via inspection certificates
• Adhere to country-specific quotas (e.g
• 12,000 MT Malawi)
• Exclude Canadian/Israeli/Mexican products from these subheadings per U.S. notes
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.
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.