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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stems are cut, ground, or pulverized
Processing beyond threshing moves stems to subheading for cut/ground/pulverized tobacco refuse.
If classified as flue-cured unmanufactured tobacco refuse instead of stems
Different tobacco types like flue-cured have separate quota subheadings under Note 5.
If further manufactured into homogenized tobacco or extracts
Chapter note requires any products classifiable in 2404 (e.g., reconstituted tobacco) to go there instead.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify quota availability for Brazil (80,200 metric tons annually) via U.S
• Trade Representative regulations before shipment
• Provide certification that stems are not cut, ground, or pulverized; include origin documentation to qualify under Note 5
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding aggregate period (Sep 13-Sep 12) limits or misclassifying as threshed tobacco
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.33.90
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.
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.
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.