Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems from Canada
Dried stems from flue-cured tobacco leaves, separated during processing, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.10 due to being a byproduct not used for smoking. These coarse fibers are primarily used in industrial applications or further processing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify flue-curing method via supplier certificates to match HTS 2401.30.70.10 classification
• Check US aggregate tobacco quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 5; exceedance may trigger higher duties
• Provide documentation proving refuse status (e.g
• stems only) to avoid misclassification as leaf tobacco