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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 350% | +35.0% | 385% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 350% | +10.0% | 360% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 350% | +10.0% | 360% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 350% | +10.0% | 360% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 350% | +10.0% | 360% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from flue-cured varieties exceeding quota
Specific subheadings like 2401.30.33 apply to certain refuse types within quota limits.
If leaf fragments suitable for cigar filler
Cigar leaf and scraps move to Chapter 24 heading 2402 if intended for that end use.
If Preparation for feed changes classification to preparations of vegetable origin.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Include processing logs showing threshing origin to distinguish from prime leaf
โข Check aggregate quotas for origin country per U.S
โข Note 5(a); Canada/Mexico exempt
โข Label clearly as refuse to avoid reclassification during inspection
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