Micronized Flue-Cured Stem Powder

Micronized powder from ground flue-cured tobacco stems for specialty reconstituted products or as additive base. Classed in 2401.30.35.10 as pulverized stems entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quotas (e.g., 12,000 MT Malawi). Fine milling distinguishes from simple ground stems.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.30.37.20Same rate: 35%

If uncut stems from same quota origins

Lacks cut/ground/pulverized processing, uses stems subheading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If chemically treated as extract

Excessive processing extracts nicotine, classifying as chemical rather than tobacco.

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