Whole Tobacco Stems from Brazil from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

Whole Tobacco Stems from Brazil from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2401.30.33.90