Unprocessed Virginia Sun-Cured Stems Export Grade Bale

Export-grade bales of Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems, harvested and threshed but left whole without cutting or grinding, for use in pipe tobacco blending. HTS 2401.30.33.60 applies as unmanufactured refuse entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5, specifically uncut Virginia sun-cured stems within quota limits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If not entered under quota provisions

Excess-quota stems fall into general 'other' refuse without Note 5 rates.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If flavored or mixed post-import

Any processing like flavoring moves to manufactured 'other' tobacco products.

2401.10.65Higher: 367.5% vs 35%

If classified as whole leaf lamina

Leaf portions (not stems) would be unmanufactured leaf tobacco.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Enter prior to September 13 quota reset; use licensed customs broker familiar with Chapter 24 notes

Conduct pre-shipment inspection for purity—no leaf fragments or contaminants—to uphold refuse classification