HS 240130

Tobacco Refuse & Waste

U.S. imports of tobacco refuse & waste (HS 240130) totaled $1.2M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Tobacco refuse — encompassing stems, dust, and other processing by-products — serves as a raw material for reconstituted tobacco sheet, nicotine extraction, and certain smokeless products, giving it genuine commercial value despite its waste classification. The US tariff lines differentiate by stem type (cigar leaf at 2401300300 and 2401300600, Burley at 2401302320, flue-cured at 2401303310), cutting/grinding status, and whether the material is destined for cigarette use. Brazil and Zimbabwe are the top suppliers, with Argentina, Guatemala, and Indonesia also present. TTB oversight applies to tobacco refuse entering commerce, and importers should confirm that reconstituted-tobacco end-use documentation aligns with the declared tariff line.

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Imports

$1.2M

from 16 countries · YTD: $6.0M

Exports

$710K

Deficit of $491K (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $491K (net importer)

YTD: $6.0M imported (April 2026)

16 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1BRAZIL$495K

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

CIGARS, CHEROOTS & CIGARILLOS, CONTAINING TOBACCO

HS 240210

$106.5M

CIGARETTES CONTAINING TOBACCO

HS 240220

$47.5M

TOBACCO, PARTLY OR WHOLLY STEMMED/STRIPPED

HS 240120

$37.7M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are tobacco stems classified separately from other tobacco refuse under HTS 240130?

Stems are a distinct by-product with specific industrial uses — including reconstituted tobacco sheet and extract production — and their commercial value varies by tobacco type (cigar leaf, Burley, flue-cured). The US schedule therefore provides separate lines for uncut/unground stems by type (e.g., 2401300300 for cigar-leaf stems, 2401302320 for Burley stems) versus cut or ground stems and other refuse.

Which countries are the leading sources of tobacco refuse and stems entering the US?

Brazil and Zimbabwe are the top two suppliers, reflecting their large-scale leaf processing industries that generate significant stem and residue volumes. Argentina, Guatemala, and Indonesia round out the major source countries.