Tobacco Rehandling Screenings

Small fragments and screenings from tobacco rehandling operations, deemed 'other' refuse under HTS 2401.30.70. Industrial grade material not intended for direct consumption.

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.

2401.20.85Lower: 35% vs 385%

If cigar leaf refuse exceeding quota

Cigar-specific refuse has dedicated quota subheadings.

2404Lower: 15% vs 385%

If for nicotine delivery inhalation devices

Any inhalation-without-combustion use defaults to heading 2404.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 385%

If sold as herbal plant refuse

Non-tobacco plant refuse or similar falls outside Chapter 24.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Conduct sieve analysis to prove screenings/refuse composition

โ€ข Exclude chapter 98 sample claims from quota calculations per U.S

โ€ข Note

โ€ข Monitor annual quota periods (Sept 13 - Sept 12) for timing