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U.S. imports of tobacco refuse and waste (HS 240130) totaled $1.2M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Tobacco Refuse and Waste paid $107K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tobacco Refuse and Waste imports of $1.2M in April 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTobacco refuse — encompassing stems, scrap, and other processing by-products — serves as a raw material for reconstituted tobacco sheet, nicotine extraction, and certain smokeless products, giving it commercial value well beyond simple waste disposal. The heading's US tariff lines separate cigar-leaf stems (cut or uncut, 2401300300 and 2401300600) from Burley stems (2401302320), flue-cured stems (2401303310), and Oriental/Turkish refuse (2401301900), reflecting the distinct chemical profiles and end-use suitability of each type. Brazil and Zimbabwe are the leading suppliers, consistent with their roles as major leaf-producing origins where stemming operations generate large volumes of by-product. Classification hinges on whether the material is stems alone or other refuse, and whether it has been cut, ground, or pulverized — distinctions that determine the applicable 10-digit line.
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Yes. The US schedule maintains separate lines for tobacco stems that are not cut, ground, or pulverized versus those that have been processed in that way — for example, 2401300300 covers uncut cigar-leaf stems while 2401300600 covers cut, ground, or pulverized cigar-leaf stems. The physical form of the material at time of importation must be accurately described in entry documentation.
Tobacco refuse is a cost-effective feedstock for manufacturing reconstituted tobacco sheet (used as cigar binders and cigarette components), for nicotine extraction in pharmaceutical and nicotine-replacement applications, and as a filler component in certain smokeless tobacco products. Its lower cost relative to whole leaf makes it attractive for industrial-scale processing where leaf integrity is not required.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401303310 | TOBACCO STEMS,FLUE-CURED,NT CUT/GRND/PLVRZD,NOTE 5 | $868K | 10.00% | $88K |
| 2401303320 | TOBACCO STEMS,BURLEY,NT CUT/GROUND/PLVRZD,US NOTE5 | $293K | 10.00% | $15K |
| 2401300300 | TOBACCO STEMS, FROM CIGAR LEAF, NOT CUT/NOT GROUND | $40K | 10.00% | $4K |
| 2401300600 | TOBACCO STEM FROM CIGAR LEAF CUT GROUND/PULVERIZE | $0 | -- | -- |
| 2401301900 | ORIENTAL/TURK TOBACCO REFUSE, EXCEPT TOBACCO STEMS | $0 | -- | -- |
| 2401307010 | TOBACCO REFUSE, EXCEPT TOBACCO STEMS, FLUE-CURED | $0 | -- | -- |
TOBACCO STEMS,FLUE-CURED,NT CUT/GRND/PLVRZD,NOTE 5
TOBACCO STEMS,BURLEY,NT CUT/GROUND/PLVRZD,US NOTE5
TOBACCO STEMS, FROM CIGAR LEAF, NOT CUT/NOT GROUND
TOBACCO STEM FROM CIGAR LEAF CUT GROUND/PULVERIZE
ORIENTAL/TURK TOBACCO REFUSE, EXCEPT TOBACCO STEMS
TOBACCO REFUSE, EXCEPT TOBACCO STEMS, FLUE-CURED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2401305000 | TOBACCO STEMS | $449K |
| 2401309000 | TOBACCO REFUSE, NESOI | $261K |
TOBACCO STEMS
469.6K kg
TOBACCO REFUSE, NESOI
326.4K kg
CIGARS, CHEROOTS & CIGARILLOS, CONTAINING TOBACCO
HS 240210
CIGARETTES CONTAINING TOBACCO
HS 240220
TOBACCO, PARTLY OR WHOLLY STEMMED/STRIPPED
HS 240120
NICOTINE PRODUCTS FOR ORAL INTAKE INTO HUMAN BODY
HS 240491
SMOKING TOBACCO W/ OR W/O TOBACCO SUBSTITUTE NESOI
HS 240319
NICOTINE PRODUCTS FOR INHALATION W/O COMBUST
HS 240412
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $679K | $344K | -$335K |
| North Carolina | $482K | $218K | -$263K |
| Pennsylvania | $18K | $70K | +$52K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.2M | $179K | -$982K |
| WILMINGTON, NC | -- | $261K | +$261K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | -- | $122K | +$122K |