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SITCSection 1
U.S. imports of tobacco, not stemmed or stripped (SITC 12110) totaled $3.4M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Tobacco, Not Stemmed or Stripped paid $345K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tobacco, Not Stemmed or Stripped imports of $3.4M in April 2026 ran 78% below the year-to-date monthly average of $15.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnmanufactured leaf tobacco with stems intact is the least-processed form of raw tobacco traded internationally, used primarily as a blending input by cigarette and cigar manufacturers. FDA's Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) exercises regulatory authority over imported tobacco products, and importers must comply with applicable FDA registration and listing requirements. Because the leaf retains its full stem structure, moisture content and curing method — flue-cured, air-cured, fire-cured, or sun-cured — are the primary grade determinants that drive pricing and end-use suitability.
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Curing method — flue-cured, air-cured, fire-cured, or sun-cured — significantly affects nicotine content, sugar levels, and combustion characteristics, which in turn determine suitability for cigarette, cigar, or pipe tobacco blends. While all fall under the not-stemmed heading, buyers specify curing type in purchase contracts, and price differentials between types can be substantial.
FDA's Center for Tobacco Products requires that importers of tobacco products comply with registration, listing, and applicable premarket authorization requirements. Shipments may be subject to FDA examination at the port of entry, and importers should ensure their foreign suppliers are registered with FDA as required under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $775K | $5.5M | +$4.8M |
| GUATEMALA | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| NICARAGUA | $31K | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| TURKEY | $841K | -- | -$841K |
| ITALY | -- | $289K | +$289K |
Monthly import values over time