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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fire-cured stems
Fire-cured tobacco refuse goes to 2401.20.33; curing method shifts heading within unmanufactured tobacco refuse.
If used in inhalation without combustion products
Chapter note prioritizes 2404 for any heated non-combustion tobacco delivery systems over unmanufactured refuse.
If not entered under note 5 quota
Excess quota or non-qualifying origin moves to 2401.30.37 'other' stems, often at higher general duty rates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document end-use as 'for hand-rolled consumer cigarettes' per note 5(e) to qualify; industrial cigarette production may trigger higher duties
• Track aggregate annual imports per country (e.g
• 3,000 MT Philippines); use CBP regulations for quota apportionment
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail intent; pitfall is reclassification if not 'prepared for ultimate consumer' per chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.35
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.
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.