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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not entered pursuant to Note 5 provisions
Stems failing quota docs or exceeding limits classify in 2401.30.45 at higher general rates.
If stems are water-treated for leaf yield
Partial manufacturing via water process moves to 2402.10 as cigarette tobacco.
If mixed with glycerol for water pipe use
Per subheading note, glycerol-mixed stems become 'water pipe tobacco' in 2403.11.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For 'other countries' quota (3,000 MT), aggregate all non-listed origins; overages go to non-quota rates
• Provide lab analysis confirming no grinding/pulverizing; visual inspections at entry
• Direct import only for pre-1995 stock per Note 5(d); warehouse withdrawals don't qualify
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.
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).
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.