Processed Burley Vein Refuse from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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