Cut Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending
These are tobacco stems that have been cut into small pieces, primarily used by pipe tobacco blenders to add structure and burn characteristics to custom blends. Classified under HTS 2401.30.35 as cut tobacco stems, part of tobacco refuse, entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 5 quota provisions for non-cigarette use. They meet the criteria for pulverized or ground refuse from countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe within specified import limits.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unstemmed whole leaf tobacco
Whole leaf flue-cured tobacco falls under 2401.10 as unmanufactured tobacco, not refuse; stems alone are refuse under 2401.30.
If further processed into smoking mixtures
Once mixed with other tobaccos or additives for retail smoking, it shifts to Chapter 24 heading 2403 for manufactured tobacco.
If threshed but not cut/ground
Threshed stems without cutting or pulverizing stay in 2401.30.33; processing level determines subheading within tobacco refuse.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry falls within U.S
• Note 5 country-specific quotas (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil); exceedance shifts to higher duty subheadings
• Provide origin certification and proof of export before Sept 13, 1995 for legacy quota eligibility; exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products
• Label as 'tobacco stems for non-cigarette use' to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is missing warehouse withdrawal documentation
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.35
Ground Tobacco Stems for Hand-Rolled Cigarette Filler
Finely ground tobacco stems intended for blending into hand-rolled cigarette tobacco marketed to consumers for personal rolling machines. HTS 2401.30.35 covers ground tobacco refuse (stems) under U.S. note 5 provisions, distinguishing from cigarette paper wrappers. Imported within quotas from origins like Malawi or Philippines for non-commercial cigarette production.
Pulverized Tobacco Stems for Chewing Tobacco Base
Pulverized tobacco stems used as a base material in the production of chewing tobacco or snuff, providing bulk and texture. Falls under 2401.30.35 for pulverized stems as tobacco refuse pursuant to U.S. note 5, imported from quota-eligible countries like Thailand. Excludes manufactured oral tobacco products.
Milled Tobacco Stems for Export Reprocessing
Milled (ground) tobacco stems imported for reprocessing into various non-cigarette tobacco products like pipe or roll-your-own blends. HTS 2401.30.35 applies to ground stems entered under U.S. note 5 from eligible origins such as the European Community (aggregate 9,956 MT). Qualifies as refuse for quota benefits.
Chopped Tobacco Stems for Bulk Snuff Blending
Chopped tobacco stems supplied in bulk for blending into moist snuff products, valued for their absorbent properties. Classified in 2401.30.35 as cut tobacco stems refuse under quota provisions of U.S. note 5 from sources like Guatemala. Not yet manufactured into consumer-ready snuff.