Cut Oriental Tobacco Stems
Stems from Oriental (Turkish) tobacco varieties, cut into strips for blending in hookah or cigarette fillers. HTS 2401.30.35.90 applies to these quota-entered, processed stems as 'other' tobacco refuse, not qualifying as water pipe tobacco.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not processed (uncut stems)
Unprocessed tobacco refuse without cutting/grinding uses unmanufactured tobacco headings.
If mixed with glycerol for water pipe use
Per subheading note, glycerol-mixed tobacco for water pipes specifically classifies in 2403.11.
If for duty-free samples
U.S. note allows certain tobacco samples duty-free under Chapter 98 provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm not 'tobacco-free' or mixed with glycerol/molasses, as those exclude from related subheadings
• Provide evidence of thresher/processor origin to validate as refuse rather than primary leaf
• Track warehouse withdrawals against annual quota to prevent duty upgrades on overages
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.35.90
Cut Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending
These are cut tobacco stems derived from flue-cured tobacco, processed by cutting into small pieces suitable for blending into pipe tobacco mixtures. Classified under HTS 2401.30.35.90 as cut tobacco refuse (stems) entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions, the stems serve as a low-cost extender in tobacco products without further manufacturing.
Ground Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems
Ground stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, pulverized into fine particles for use as filler in roll-your-own tobacco or snuff production. Falls under HTS 2401.30.35.90 as 'other' cut/ground/pulverized tobacco stems entered under U.S. Note 5, distinguishing it from leaf tobacco.
Pulverized Burley Tobacco Stems
Pulverized stems from burley tobacco, finely ground for incorporation into chewing tobacco or as a base for extract production. This HTS 2401.30.35.90 covers 'other' processed tobacco refuse stems under quota provisions, excluding manufactured retail products.
Micronized Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems
Ultra-fine pulverized stems from fire-cured tobacco, used in flavor extracts or as binder in plug chewing tobacco. This product fits HTS 2401.30.35.90 for quota-provision 'other' ground stems, emphasizing its refuse origin.