Cut Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems
These are Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems that have been cut into smaller pieces for processing, classified under HTS 2401.30.35.60 as cut tobacco refuse from Virginia sun-cured tobacco entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. They are used in the tobacco industry for blending or extraction, distinct from leaf tobacco.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from other sun-cured types like dark sun-cured
Different variety of sun-cured tobacco refuse changes the specific statistical suffix within the same refuse category.
If uncut or threshed whole stems, not refuse
Unprocessed or threshed tobacco stems without cutting/ground/pulverizing fall under unmanufactured tobacco headings.
If prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer in identical retail form
Chapter notes prioritize heading 2404 or 2403 for consumer-ready tobacco products over raw refuse in 2401.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against Additional U.S
• Note 5 quotas (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil) and obtain USTR approval before entry
• Provide documentation proving stems are cut/ground/pulverized Virginia sun-cured tobacco refuse, not leaf, to avoid reclassification
• Exclude products from Canada, Israel, or Mexico as they bypass these subheadings; monitor aggregate annual limits from Sep 13 to Sep 12
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.35.60
Pulverized Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems
Pulverized stems from Virginia sun-cured tobacco are finely ground refuse, precisely matching HTS 2401.30.35.60 for pulverized stems described in U.S. Note 5. These are imported for use in pipe tobacco blends or nicotine extraction.
Ground Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems
Ground Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems are pulverized refuse derived from the sun-curing process of Virginia tobacco plants, fitting HTS 2401.30.35.60 for ground stems under U.S. Note 5 provisions. Primarily used for flavor extraction or as fillers in industrial tobacco blends.
Chopped Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems for Blending
Chopped (cut) stems from Virginia sun-cured tobacco refuse, imported under HTS 2401.30.35.60 quota provisions for use in cigarette or pipe tobacco blending. The sun-curing imparts a distinct sweet flavor profile.
Milled Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems
Milled (ground/pulverized) Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems classified as refuse under HTS 2401.30.35.60, entered per Additional U.S. Note 5 for industrial applications like flavorings. Distinct from manufactured tobacco products.