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U.S. imports of partly or wholly stemmed/stripped tobacco leaf (HS 240120) totaled $36.3M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Partly or Wholly Stemmed/Stripped Tobacco Leaf paid $3.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $29.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Partly or Wholly Stemmed/Stripped Tobacco Leaf imports of $36.3M in April 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $44.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataStemmed and stripped tobacco — leaf from which the central stem has been partly or fully removed — is the dominant form in which processed leaf moves through global supply chains, as it reduces weight and improves blending consistency for cigarette and cigar manufacturers. Brazil is the leading supplier to the US market under this heading, with the Dominican Republic and Philippines also significant sources, reflecting the concentration of large-scale threshing and redrying operations in those origins. The US schedule distinguishes threshed from non-threshed product and further subdivides by type — flue-cured (2401208005, 2401208310), Burley (2401208015, 2401208320), Oriental/Turkish (2401207500), Maryland (2401202830), and dark-fired Kentucky/Tennessee (2401208040) — each carrying its own quota and duty treatment. Importers should verify whether product is classified as threshed or non-threshed, as that distinction drives separate 10-digit lines and potentially different TRQ eligibility.
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Threshing is a mechanical process that separates leaf lamina from the stem after stripping, producing a more uniform, free-flowing product ready for blending. The US tariff schedule maintains separate 10-digit lines for threshed versus non-threshed stemmed tobacco within heading 240120, so the processing method must be confirmed with the foreign supplier and documented in the commercial invoice to ensure correct classification.
Brazil has invested heavily in large-scale integrated threshing and redrying facilities, particularly in the southern states, enabling it to supply high-volume, specification-consistent flue-cured and Burley leaf that meets the blending requirements of major US cigarette manufacturers. This infrastructure advantage, combined with competitive pricing, makes Brazil the primary origin for processed leaf under this heading.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELGIUM | -- | $17.9M | +$17.9M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $6.7M | $7.7M | +$1.0M |
| BRAZIL | $12.7M | -- | -$12.7M |
| PORTUGAL | -- | $12.0M | +$12.0M |
| PHILIPPINES | $8.4M | -- | -$8.4M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401201440 | TOBACCO NESOI STEM/STRIP OV 35% WRPPR NT CONN SHAD | $12.2M | 6.13% | $750K |
| 2401208510 | FLUE-CURED TOB THRESHED STEMMD/STRIPPD U.S. NOTE 5 | $11.6M | 15.55% | $1.6M |
| 2401208520 | BURLEY TOB THRESHD PARTLY/WHOLLY STEM/STRIP NOTE 5 | $7.3M | 15.47% | $482K |
| 2401206040 | TOBACCO NESOI FROM CIGAR LEAF, THRESHED STEM/STRIP | $3.0M | 10.00% | $163K |
| 2401202300 | ORIENT/TURK CIG LF STEM/STRIP NT THRESH LT 35% WRP | $1.0M | 10.00% | $103K |
| 2401202990 | CIGAR FILLER TOBACCO CIGAR LF NT THRSH LT 35% WRAP | $970K | 10.00% | $97K |
| 2401208320 | BURLEY TOB THRESH STEM/STRIP NT USED FOR CIGARETTE | $54K | 17.08% | $9K |
| 2401208710 | FLUE-CURED TOBACCO, THRESHED STEMMD/STRIPPD NESOI | $50K | -- | -- |
| 2401208790 | TOBACCO NESOI, THRESHED, PARTLY/WHOLLY STEM/STRIP | $28K | 0.00% | -- |
| 2401208590 | TOBACCO NESOI, THRESHED, STEM/STRIP U.S. NOTE 5 | $22K | 57.50% | $13K |
| 2401208390 | TOB NESOI THRESH STEM/STRIP NOT USED IN CIGARETTE | $6K | 42.55% | $3K |
| 2401208340 | DK-AIR CURD KENTUCKY/TENN TOBACO THRESH STEM/STRIP | $0 | -- | -- |
| 2401202970 | CIGAR BIND TOB INC CIGAR LF NT THRESH LT 35% WRAPR | $0 | -- | -- |
| 2401200500 | LEAF TOB STEM/STRIP NT THRESH PRDCT OF 2 COUNTRIES | $0 | -- | -- |
| 2401207500 | ORIEN/TURK TOB THRESHED, PARTLY/WHOLLY STEM/STRIP | $0 | -- | -- |
| 2401208310 | FLUE-CURED TOBACCO, THRESHED, STEMMED/STRIPPED | $0 | -- | -- |
TOBACCO NESOI STEM/STRIP OV 35% WRPPR NT CONN SHAD
FLUE-CURED TOB THRESHED STEMMD/STRIPPD U.S. NOTE 5
BURLEY TOB THRESHD PARTLY/WHOLLY STEM/STRIP NOTE 5
TOBACCO NESOI FROM CIGAR LEAF, THRESHED STEM/STRIP
ORIENT/TURK CIG LF STEM/STRIP NT THRESH LT 35% WRP
CIGAR FILLER TOBACCO CIGAR LF NT THRSH LT 35% WRAP
BURLEY TOB THRESH STEM/STRIP NT USED FOR CIGARETTE
FLUE-CURED TOBACCO, THRESHED STEMMD/STRIPPD NESOI
TOBACCO NESOI, THRESHED, PARTLY/WHOLLY STEM/STRIP
TOBACCO NESOI, THRESHED, STEM/STRIP U.S. NOTE 5
TOB NESOI THRESH STEM/STRIP NOT USED IN CIGARETTE
DK-AIR CURD KENTUCKY/TENN TOBACO THRESH STEM/STRIP
CIGAR BIND TOB INC CIGAR LF NT THRESH LT 35% WRAPR
LEAF TOB STEM/STRIP NT THRESH PRDCT OF 2 COUNTRIES
ORIEN/TURK TOB THRESHED, PARTLY/WHOLLY STEM/STRIP
FLUE-CURED TOBACCO, THRESHED, STEMMED/STRIPPED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2401208005 | CIGARETTE LEAF TOBACCO FLUE-CURED THRSH STEM/STRIP | $56.1M |
| 2401206040 | TOBACCO NESOI FROM CIGAR LEAF, THRESHED STEM/STRIP | $7.2M |
| 2401208015 | CIGARETTE LEAF TOBACCO, BURLEY, THRESH, STEM/STRIP | $2.2M |
| 2401202830 | MARYLAND TOB STEM/STRIP NOT THRESHED LT 35% WRPPR | $1.7M |
| 2401202020 | CONN SHADE TOB STEM/STRIP NT THRESHED OV 35% WRPPR | $1.2M |
| 2401208090 | TOBACCO, THRESHED, PARTLY/WHOLLY STEM/STRIP, NESOI | $608K |
| 2401205050 | VA FIRE/SUN-CURED TOB STEM/STRIP NT THRSH< 35%WRPR | $500K |
| 2401202040 | TOBACCO NESOI STEM/STRIP NOT THRESHED OV 35% WRPPR | $242K |
| 2401206020 | CONN SHADE TOB FROM CIGAR LEAF THRESHED STEM/STRIP | $163K |
| 2401208040 | DARK-FIRED KENTUCKY/TENN TOBACCO THRESH STEM/STRIP | $0 |
| 2401202970 | CIGAR BIND TOB INC CIGAR LF NT THRESH LT 35% WRAPR | $0 |
| 2401205592 | TOB NESOI STEM/STRIP, NOT THRESHED LT 35% WRPR TOB | $0 |
| 2401208021 | TOBACCO, BURLEY, THRESHED, STEMMED/STRIPPED, NESOI | $0 |
CIGARETTE LEAF TOBACCO FLUE-CURED THRSH STEM/STRIP
5.8M kg
TOBACCO NESOI FROM CIGAR LEAF, THRESHED STEM/STRIP
459.2K kg
CIGARETTE LEAF TOBACCO, BURLEY, THRESH, STEM/STRIP
200.8K kg
MARYLAND TOB STEM/STRIP NOT THRESHED LT 35% WRPPR
251.4K kg
CONN SHADE TOB STEM/STRIP NT THRESHED OV 35% WRPPR
62.8K kg
TOBACCO, THRESHED, PARTLY/WHOLLY STEM/STRIP, NESOI
90.6K kg
VA FIRE/SUN-CURED TOB STEM/STRIP NT THRSH< 35%WRPR
73.3K kg
TOBACCO NESOI STEM/STRIP NOT THRESHED OV 35% WRPPR
14.4K kg
CONN SHADE TOB FROM CIGAR LEAF THRESHED STEM/STRIP
5.8K kg
DARK-FIRED KENTUCKY/TENN TOBACCO THRESH STEM/STRIP
CIGAR BIND TOB INC CIGAR LF NT THRESH LT 35% WRAPR
TOB NESOI STEM/STRIP, NOT THRESHED LT 35% WRPR TOB
TOBACCO, BURLEY, THRESHED, STEMMED/STRIPPED, NESOI
MFR TOBACCO & SUBSTITUTES NESOI; TOBACCO EXTR ETC.
HS 240399
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $6.7M | $37.5M | +$30.8M |
| Virginia | $14.7M | $20.8M | +$6.1M |
| Puerto Rico | $7.2M | -- | -$7.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $22.1M | $39.3M | +$17.2M |
| WILMINGTON, NC | -- | $17.9M | +$17.9M |
| SAN JUAN, PR | $7.3M | $136K | -$7.2M |