Reconstituted Sheet Scraps

Trimming scraps from reconstituted tobacco sheets before final processing, as 'other' refuse in 2401.30.70.90. These are early-stage byproducts not yet manufactured into smoking products. Chapter notes exclude fully processed versions.

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.

2404Lower: 15% vs 385%

If fully homogenized sheets

Chapter note forces manufactured/reconstituted to heading 2404.

2401.30Same rate: 385%

If specific stem refuse type

Stem-heavy refuse may qualify for 2401.30.45 statistical category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove pre-manufacture stage with production records to stay in unmanufactured refuse

Aggregate quota tracking required for origins like Philippines (3,000 MT limit)

Avoid repackaging that suggests retail intent per U.S

Note 4

Related Products under HTS 2401.30.70.90

Tobacco Stem Scraps

Dried scraps and remnants from tobacco stems generated during processing, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.90. These are unmanufactured byproducts not suitable for direct smoking but used in extraction or blending. The 'other' category covers miscellaneous refuse beyond stems, dust, or specific types.

Cigar Filler Waste

Waste particles from cigar filler tobacco trimming, categorized as 'other' tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70.90. This refuse arises post-threshing/processing in cigar production. Not intended for retail smoking, it's repurposed industrially.

Tobacco Dust Fines

Fine dust and particles collected from threshing machines, classified as 'other' refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.90. This byproduct is unmanufactured tobacco refuse from post-harvest handling. Primarily used for nicotine extraction.

Cigarette Midrib Waste

Discarded midribs from cigarette blending lines, falling under HTS 2401.30.70.90 'other' tobacco refuse. Generated after threshing, these are structural byproducts for industrial reuse. Excludes manufactured forms.

Threshing Floor Sweepings

Mixed tobacco debris swept from processing floors post-threshing, classified as miscellaneous 'other' refuse in 2401.30.70.90. Represents incidental refuse not categorized elsewhere. Used mainly for extraction.

Burley Tobacco Refuse Blend

Blended refuse from Burley tobacco processing including fines and trims, under 'other' in HTS 2401.30.70.90. Unmanufactured status maintained for industrial applications. Differentiated from type-specific subheadings.