Threshed Tobacco Midrib Scrap

Midrib portions discarded after threshing tobacco leaves, categorized as 'other' tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70 due to minimal processing and unsuitability for consumer use. Commonly exported in bulk for industrial blending.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina350%+35.0%385%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico350%+10.0%360%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada350%+10.0%360%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany350%+10.0%360%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.30.33Lower: 35% vs 385%

If from flue-cured varieties exceeding quota

Specific subheadings like 2401.30.33 apply to certain refuse types within quota limits.

2402.10.80Lower: 36.4% vs 385%

If leaf fragments suitable for cigar filler

Cigar leaf and scraps move to Chapter 24 heading 2402 if intended for that end use.

2309.90.42Lower: 25% vs 385%

If Preparation for feed changes classification to preparations of vegetable origin.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include processing logs showing threshing origin to distinguish from prime leaf

โ€ข Check aggregate quotas for origin country per U.S

โ€ข Note 5(a); Canada/Mexico exempt

โ€ข Label clearly as refuse to avoid reclassification during inspection