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.
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 stems are cut, ground, or pulverized
Processing beyond threshing (e.g., chopping) moves to 2401.30.35 as more processed tobacco refuse.
If classified as leaf tobacco rather than refuse
Stems with significant leaf attached may be reclassified as unmanufactured tobacco leaves under 2401.10, subject to different quotas.
If further processed into fragments or dust for cigarettes
If stems are partially manufactured into cigarette-use fragments, they shift to Chapter 24 heading 2402 for partially processed tobacco.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify export date and origin certificate to qualify under U.S
• Note 5 Brazil quota; exceeds 80,200 MT shifts to higher duty subheadings
• Provide documentation proving stems are not cut/ground/pulverized; CBP inspections common for refuse classification
• Avoid entries near September 13 quota reset; use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota subheading
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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).
Whole Oriental Tobacco Stems
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Zimbabwe Whole Tobacco Stems
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Guatemala Intact Tobacco Stems
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Philippines Unprocessed Stems
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