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.

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.

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If not from quota-eligible countries

Burley refuse from non-quota countries like Canada or China uses general 'other' subheadings.

2402.10.80Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If made into leaf tobacco cigarettes

Further manufactured into cigarettes shifts to Chapter 24 manufactured tobacco.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If processed for other smoking tobacco

Quota version of other manufactured smoking tobacco if stems become final product.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit proof of export before Sep 13, 1995 for legacy quota eligibility if applicable

Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but not for quota counting

Monitor aggregate entries across eligible countries

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.

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.

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.