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.

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.

2402.10.80Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If leaf strips rather than stems refuse

Cigarette leaf material (strips) in 2402 vs raw stems refuse in 2401.

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If not entered under Note 5 provisions

Bypassing quota subheading moves to general sun-cured refuse.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISF filing early to check quota availability; over-quota enters at higher 'other' rates

Certify not for hand-rolled cigarette prep per Note 5(e) to stay in refuse category