Processed Cut Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems

Cut and similarly processed stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, entered under HTS 2401.30.35.50 quota for refuse. Used in hand-rolled cigarette preparation per U.S. Note (e).

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.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If oriental or other non-fire-cured refuse

Different tobacco types (e.g., oriental) use 2401.20 refuse quota subheadings.

2404.99.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If for inhalation without combustion devices

Chapter note moves non-combustion inhalation products to 2404 regardless of form.

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If non-quota pulverized stems

Fails U.S. Note 5 provisions, reclassifying to general 'other' refuse.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'for hand-rolled cigarettes' if applicable per note (e); ensure direct import from origin pre-1995 if claiming exception

Pitfall: retail intent triggers consumer subheading

Related Products under HTS 2401.30.35.50

Cut Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems

These are stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco that have been cut into small pieces for processing, classified under HTS 2401.30.35.50 as cut tobacco refuse entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. They are unmanufactured tobacco byproducts used in blending or extraction, not suitable for direct smoking.

Ground Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems

Ground stems derived from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, processed by grinding into a coarse powder, fall under HTS 2401.30.35.50 for pulverized tobacco refuse under U.S. Note 5. Used primarily in industrial blending for cigarettes or extracts.

Pulverized Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems

Finely pulverized stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, classified in HTS 2401.30.35.50 as cut/ground/pulverized refuse under quota entry. These byproducts are threshed and processed for use in tobacco reconstitution or flavor extraction.

Chopped Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems for Blending

Chopped (cut) stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco intended for cigarette blending, under HTS 2401.30.35.50 pursuant to U.S. Note 5. Remains unmanufactured refuse, similarly processed but not for retail sale.

Milled Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems

Milled (ground) Virginia fire-cured tobacco stems, pulverized for industrial extraction, classified HTS 2401.30.35.50 under quota. Unmanufactured byproduct for non-cigarette applications like snus base.

Fine-Ground Virginia Fire-Cured Stems for Extraction

Fine-ground stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco for nicotine extraction, HTS 2401.30.35.50 as pulverized refuse under U.S. Note 5. Processed similarly to threshed but remains unmanufactured.