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SITCSection 1
U.S. exports of tobacco refuse (SITC 12130) totaled $698K in July 2026.
Importers of Tobacco Refuse paid $114K in duties in July 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 imports of $545K in July 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataTobacco refuse encompasses stems, stalks, midribs, dust, and other by-products generated during tobacco leaf processing — materials that are commercially distinct from usable leaf and typically traded at significantly lower values. Primary end uses include reconstituted tobacco sheet production, nicotine extraction for pharmaceutical or agricultural applications, and biomass. FDA regulatory jurisdiction extends to tobacco refuse when it is destined for use in tobacco product manufacturing, so importers should assess end-use intent carefully when determining applicable compliance obligations.
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29 shipments/mo
Basic heading 19 of 21 in section 1
Basic heading 12130 · $545K of $2.4B
Tobacco refuse is used primarily as a feedstock for reconstituted tobacco sheet (a processed sheet made from tobacco dust and stems used as a filler in cigarettes), as a source material for nicotine extraction, and occasionally in agricultural applications as a natural pesticide. The intended end use affects which regulatory frameworks — FDA CTP, EPA, or neither — apply at import.
Importers should maintain clear records of the intended downstream use, as this determines whether FDA CTP registration and listing requirements are triggered. If the refuse will be incorporated into a tobacco product, FDA compliance obligations apply. If destined for non-tobacco uses such as nicotine extraction for pharmaceutical purposes, different regulatory pathways may govern. A licensed customs broker familiar with FDA-regulated commodities can help structure the entry documentation appropriately.
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Exports · July 2026
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Belgium and Dominican Republic together take 100% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$545KYoY · Pro
Exports
$698KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.