Sun-Cured Virginia Tobacco Midrib Refuse

Midribs extracted from Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves, categorized as refuse under 2401.30.70.60 due to their non-leaf status post-threshing. Commonly used in pipe tobacco blends or as filler in industrial applications.

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.

2401.20.33Lower: 35% vs 385%

If from fire-cured tobacco

Curing method determines subheading; fire-cured refuse is separate from sun-cured.

2404Lower: 15% vs 385%

If treated for inhalation without combustion

Chapter notes direct any inhalation products to heading 2404, overriding other classifications.

2401.30.35Lower: 35% vs 385%

If for bulk shipments not threshed

Unthreshed refuse may classify under different 'other' refuse codes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact refuse type (stems/midribs) with lab analysis to confirm Virginia sun-cured classification

Monitor aggregate annual quotas for origins like Argentina or Philippines to qualify for lower duty rates

Label packages clearly as 'tobacco refuse' to distinguish from leaf imports and avoid FDA scrutiny