Intact Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems
Whole stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, unprocessed except threshing, not cut or pulverized, imported for reconstitution in cigarette filler. Falls under 2401.30.33 as 'tobacco stems' refuse per U.S. Note 5 quota (country-specific, e.g., 80,200 MT Brazil).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for stems from other specified countries not under primary quotas
Different quota countries (e.g., Zimbabwe 12,000 MT) use 2401.30.37; same unprocessed stems but quota allocation varies.
If stems derived from cigar leaf tobacco
Cigar wrapper/binder leaf refuse stems classify under 2401.20.33, separate from flue-cured/other types.
If processed into smoking mixtures later
Repurposed stems in final smoking blends fall under 2403.99.60 quota, not raw refuse.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'whole stems, not cut/ground'; mismatches lead to reclassification and penalties
• Track aggregate annual entries per country; Brazil/others have strict limits excluding Canada/Israel/Mexico
• For pre-1995 exports, use special direct-import provisions under Note 5(d) with Treasury docs
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.33
Whole Tobacco Stems from Brazil
Uncured, whole tobacco stems sourced from Brazilian flue-cured tobacco plants, not cut, ground, or pulverized, used primarily in tobacco blending. Classified under HTS 2401.30.33 as tobacco refuse (stems) meeting U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for Brazil (80,200 metric tons annually). These stems are threshed but remain in their natural, intact form for further processing.
Whole Oriental Tobacco Stems
Intact stems from sun-cured Oriental tobacco varieties, not pulverized, entered under general 'other countries' 3,000 MT quota of U.S. Note 5. Used in blend bases for American blend cigarettes as refuse.
Zimbabwe Whole Tobacco Stems
Unprocessed whole stems from Zimbabwe flue-cured tobacco, within 12,000 MT U.S. Note 5 quota, not cut or ground, destined for export blending.
Guatemala Intact Tobacco Stems
Whole stems from Guatemalan tobacco farms, quota 10,000 MT under Note 5, unpulverized refuse for industrial blending.
Thailand Whole Tobacco Stems
Uncut stems from Thai Burley, 7,000 MT quota, tobacco refuse.
Philippines Unprocessed Stems
Whole fire-cured stems Philippines, 3,000 MT quota.