Air-Cured Tobacco Stems from Philippines
Uncut and unground air-cured tobacco stems from the Philippines (3,000 MT quota under Note 5), fitting HTS 2401.30.33.90 as other tobacco refuse. These stems are used by manufacturers for blending and paper pulp production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for Philippines stems that are cut or ground
Processed stems from any origin shift to the pulverized refuse subheading.
If classified as sun-cured or other specific refuse types
Note 5 lists separate subheadings for different tobacco refuse categories.
If entered as duty-free samples
Certain tobacco samples qualify under Chapter 98, excluding them from quota subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Philippines quota is small (3,000 MT); plan entries early in the quota year and confirm with USTR regs
• Include affidavits certifying stems meet 'not cut, not ground, not pulverized' criteria
• Differentiate from pre-1995 exports which have special direct-import provisions under Note 5(d)
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.33.90
Whole Tobacco Stems from Brazil
Unprocessed tobacco stems sourced from Brazil, entered under the quota provisions of Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 24. These stems are neither cut, ground, nor pulverized, classifying them as 'other' tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.33.90. They are primarily used in tobacco processing for reconstitution or blending.
Uncured Tobacco Stems from Zimbabwe
Intact, unprocessed tobacco stems from Zimbabwe, compliant with Additional U.S. Note 5 quota (12,000 MT). These qualify under HTS 2401.30.33.90 as 'other' tobacco refuse, specifically stems not subjected to cutting, grinding, or pulverizing. Used in industrial tobacco blending and reconstitution.
Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems from Argentina
Whole flue-cured tobacco stems from Argentina, not cut, ground, or pulverized, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota (10,750 MT). Classified in HTS 2401.30.33.90 as other tobacco refuse stems for industrial use in cigarette production.
Oriental Tobacco Stems from Thailand
Intact oriental variety tobacco stems from Thailand (7,000 MT quota), unprocessed and qualifying under HTS 2401.30.33.90 for other tobacco refuse stems not cut, ground, or pulverized. Commonly imported for specialty cigarette blending.
Burley Tobacco Stems from Malawi
Whole burley tobacco stems from Malawi (12,000 MT quota per Note 5), classified in HTS 2401.30.33.90 as uncut, unground tobacco refuse. Essential for pipe tobacco and reconstituted sheet production.