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.

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 from flue-cured Virginia tobacco

Specific refuse from flue-cured types shifts to subheading 2401.30.35 per statistical breakout.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If unstemmed leaf strips

Unmanufactured leaf or strips (not refuse) classify under 2401.10 as whole tobacco.

2404Lower: 15% vs 385%

If homogenized or reconstituted

Chapter note mandates processed/manufactured refuse to heading 2404.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin country quotas under U.S

Note 5; exceeds may trigger higher duties

Provide lab analysis confirming refuse status (e.g

stem content >50%) to avoid misclassification

Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient documentation on processing level; include affidavits

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