Burley Stem Flake (Ground)

Ground Burley stem flake is compressed and pulverized tobacco refuse used in discount cigarette production. Classified under HTS 2401.30.35.20 as quota-eligible cut/ground Burley tobacco 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.

2401.10Higher: 360% vs 35%

If uncured Burley leaf with stems

Unstemmed Burley leaf bundles classified as unmanufactured tobacco.

2403.91Higher: 360% vs 35%

If 'water pipe tobacco' mixture

Burley stems mixed with glycerol/molasses become 2403.11.00 per subheading note.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If chemically treated extract

Nicotine extracts from Burley stems shift to chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' test if packaged retail

Provide chain-of-custody from farm to port

Quota oversubscription may require proration

Related Products under HTS 2401.30.35.20

Cut Burley Tobacco Stems

Cut Burley tobacco stems are the processed stalks from Burley tobacco plants, ground or pulverized for use in tobacco blending or manufacturing. They fall under HTS 2401.30.35.20 as tobacco refuse, specifically stems that are cut, ground, or pulverized from Burley variety, entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 5 quota provisions.

Ground Burley Tobacco Stems

Ground Burley tobacco stems consist of pulverized stalks from Burley plants, used as filler in pipe tobacco or cigarette blends. Classified in HTS 2401.30.35.20 as cut, ground, or pulverized Burley stems entered under quota provisions of additional U.S. note 5.

Pulverized Burley Stems for Blending

Pulverized Burley tobacco stems are finely ground refuse from Burley harvesting, ideal for blending into chewing tobacco or reconstituted sheets. This HTS 2401.30.35.20 covers Burley stems that are cut, ground, or pulverized under U.S. quota note 5.

Burley Stem Dust (Pulverized)

Burley stem dust is ultra-fine pulverized tobacco refuse from Burley stems, used in snuff production or as extender in blends. Falls under HTS 2401.30.35.20 for quota-entered cut/ground/pulverized Burley tobacco stems.

Chopped Burley Tobacco Stems

Chopped Burley tobacco stems are cut into small pieces from plant refuse, suitable for pipe tobacco fillers or export blending. HTS 2401.30.35.20 applies to such Burley stems processed by cutting/grounding under note 5 quotas.

Milled Burley Stems

Milled Burley stems are mechanically ground tobacco refuse for use in American blend cigarettes. This product matches HTS 2401.30.35.20 for pulverized Burley stems entered pursuant to U.S. note 5 quantitative limits.