Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems from Zimbabwe
Flue-cured tobacco stems classified as tobacco refuse, processed similarly but not manufactured into other products. This falls under HTS 2401.30.37.90 as 'other' tobacco refuse described in Additional U.S. Note 5, entered pursuant to its quantitative provisions for Zimbabwe (12,000 metric tons annually).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from Philippines
Same 'other' tobacco refuse but for Philippine origin under separate quota (3,000 MT); Note 5 allocates country-specific limits.
If manufactured into smoking mixtures
Chapter note requires any product classifiable in 2404 or other heading to go to 2404; processed refuse for pipes/reconstituted falls there.
If not entered pursuant to Note 5 quota
Excess over Note 5 quota shifts to general 'other' refuse without special provisions, changing duty treatment.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin certificate to confirm eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 5 quota for Zimbabwe (12,000 MT from Sept 13 to Sept 12)
• Provide documentation proving it's tobacco refuse (stems/ midribs) not exceeding quota; track aggregate entries to avoid over-quota duties
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as unmanufactured leaf (2401.10+); CBP requires proof of threshed/processed refuse status
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.37.90
Fire-Cured Kentucky Stem Waste from Malawi
Stem waste from fire-cured Kentucky-type tobacco, threshed and processed into refuse. Fits HTS 2401.30.37.90 for 'other' refuse entered pursuant to Malawi's 12,000 MT quota in Additional U.S. Note 5.
Burley Tobacco Midribs from Brazil
Midribs from burley tobacco, considered tobacco refuse after threshing and processing. Classified under HTS 2401.30.37.90 for 'other' refuse pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 provisions, within Brazil's 80,200 MT quota.
Oriental Tobacco Dust from Turkey
Fine dust and particles from threshed oriental tobacco, qualifying as tobacco refuse. Enters HTS 2401.30.37.90 as 'other' refuse under Additional U.S. Note 5 'other countries' quota (3,000 MT).
Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Scrap from Philippines
Scrap and small fragments from dark air-cured tobacco after threshing, as tobacco refuse. Classified in HTS 2401.30.37.90 under Philippines' 3,000 MT quota per Additional U.S. Note 5.
Reconstituted Tobacco Fines from Thailand
Fines and dust from reconstituted tobacco sheets, qualifying as processed tobacco refuse. Enters HTS 2401.30.37.90 pursuant to Thailand's 7,000 MT quota in Additional U.S. Note 5.
Sun-Cured Tobacco Refuse from Guatemala
Mixed refuse including stems, dust from sun-cured tobacco, threshed similarly. HTS 2401.30.37.90 for 'other' under Guatemala's 10,000 MT Additional U.S. Note 5 quota.