Oriental Tobacco Dust from Turkey
Fine dust and siftings refuse from sun-cured Oriental tobacco, entered as 'other' under 2401.30.37 quota provisions from 'other countries' (44 MT limit). Meets definition of tobacco refuse, not water pipe tobacco or combustion-free products. Commonly used in hookah blends or flavor bases.
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 from specified quota countries like Malawi
12,000 MT Malawi quota uses distinct subheading.
If flavored for water pipe smoking
Mixtures with glycerol/oils for hookah classify under smoking tobacco quota.
If premium cigar filler leaf dust
Cigar-specific refuse may shift to wrapper/filler headings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify dust explicitly as refuse vs. leaf; lab analysis may be required for fine particles
• Small quota (44 MT) for others demands precise tracking; use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples
• Confirm no glycerol/molasses addition, excluding from 2403.11 water pipe tobacco
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.37
Flue-Cured Tobacco Refuse from Brazil
Tobacco refuse derived from flue-cured Virginia tobacco processing, including stems, dust, and scraps, imported from Brazil within the quota limits of Additional U.S. Note 5. Classified under 2401.30.37 as 'other' tobacco refuse entered pursuant to quota provisions, excluding products from Canada, Israel, or Mexico. This refuse is typically used in blending or further processing for non-cigarette products.
Burley Tobacco Stems from Zimbabwe
Stems and midrib refuse from air-cured Burley tobacco, imported from Zimbabwe under the 12,000 MT quota of Additional U.S. Note 5. Fits 2401.30.37 as 'other' tobacco refuse, threshed or processed but not for cigarette production per Note 5(e). Used in pipe tobacco or reconstituted sheet manufacturing.
Tobacco Scraps from Malawi
Mixed scraps and cuttings refuse from flue and burley tobacco processing in Malawi, imported pursuant to 12,000 MT quota under 2401.30.37. 'Other' category for refuse not qualifying elsewhere in 2401.30, intended for industrial blending.
Fire-Cured Tobacco Refuse from Other Countries
Refuse including stems and lamina scraps from fire-cured tobacco, from non-quota-specified countries under 44 MT 'other' limit in 2401.30.37. Processed similarly but classified distinctly from leaf headings.