Processed Burley Vein Refuse

Vein refuse from processed Burley tobacco, including small broken veins post-threshing, classified in HTS 2401.30.37.20. Enters under U.S. Note 5 for Burley from quota countries like Malawi or Zimbabwe. Used in industrial blending or as base for expanded tobacco.

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.

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If for Fire-cured Burley-type refuse

Curing method differentiates subheadings within refuse categories.

2402.20.80Higher: 37.3% vs 35%

If used in cigars rather than cigarettes

End-use for cigar wrappers/binders may shift to cigar leaf headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Provide vein/stem ratio analysis; >80% refuse avoids leaf classification

Track country-specific quotas (e.g

12,000 MT Malawi) via USTR reports

Chapter 98 sample exemption available but excludes from main quota