Pulverized Tennessee Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems

Pulverized stems from fire-cured Tennessee tobacco represent threshed refuse processed into fine particles for industrial blending. Falls under HTS 2401.30.35.35 due to its ground stem form and adherence to chapter quota for Fire-Cured Kentucky-Tennessee types. Primarily used in pipe tobacco or reconstituted sheet production.

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.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If stems are threshed but not cut/ground/pulverized

Unc ut whole stems classify under less processed refuse subheading.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If used for inhalation without combustion products

Chapter note prioritizes heading 2404 for any tobacco in e-cigarette or heat-not-burn applications.

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If stems intended for cigarette paper production

Tobacco waste specifically for cigarette paper manufacture has dedicated classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit U.S

Note 5 entry documentation with precise weight declarations; aggregate quotas shared across countries

Conduct moisture content testing (typically 12-15%) to confirm unmanufactured status

Avoid commingling with non-quota tobaccos in shipments to prevent duty re-assessment