Kentucky-Tennessee Fire-Cured Stem Scrap

Scrap from stems of fire-cured tobacco grown in Kentucky and Tennessee regions, classified as 'other' tobacco refuse. HTS 2401.30.70.35 covers this unmanufactured waste product. Popular for hand-rolled cigarette blending per US Note (e).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.30.35Lower: 35% vs 385%

If leaf-attached refuse

Refuse with significant leaf content classified as threshed leaf.

2404Lower: 15% vs 385%

If treated for inhalation without combustion

Chapter note sends all inhalation products to 2404.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare intended use (e.g

hand-rolled cigs) to leverage US Note (e) treatment

Avoid retail packaging; must not be 'prepared for ultimate consumer' per US Note

Test for contaminants; residue levels affect refuse vs. manufactured status