Burley Tobacco Stems
Dried stems from Burley tobacco plants, processed by threshing and separation, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.20. These byproducts are used in blending for cigarettes or pipe tobacco due to their low sugar and high nicotine content.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unstemmed whole leaf
Whole Burley leaf tobacco before refuse separation falls under unmanufactured leaf headings.
If from quota country like Brazil exceeding limits
Quota exceedance shifts to other refuse subheadings with different duty rates.
If further processed into homogenized tobacco
Advanced manufacturing moves it from unmanufactured refuse to Chapter 24's 'other' heading per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against U.S. quota limits (e.g
• 12,000 MT for Malawi); exceedances trigger higher duties
• Provide certificate of origin and lab analysis confirming Burley type and refuse status to avoid misclassification
• Store in climate-controlled conditions to prevent mold; common pitfall is inadequate fumigation documentation
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.70.20
Threshed Burley Midrib Scraps
Midrib portions of Burley tobacco leaves obtained after threshing, categorized as 'other' tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70.20. Commonly used in low-cost blends or as filler in reconstituted sheet tobacco.
Burley Leaf Dust and Fragments
Fine dust and small fragments from Burley tobacco processing, classified as refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.20. These are byproducts ideal for extraction of nicotine or blending into inexpensive tobacco products.
Air-Cured Burley Refuse Blend
Blended refuse from air-cured Burley tobacco, including stems and scraps, under HTS 2401.30.70.20 as 'Burley' other refuse. Popular for American blend cigarettes.
Processed Burley Tobacco Vein Waste
Vein scraps from threshed Burley leaves, falling under 'other' tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70.20. Used primarily in pipe tobacco blends or as base for nicotine patches.