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SITCSection 1
U.S. exports of tobacco, wholly or partly stemmed or stripped (SITC 12120) totaled $72.0M in July 2026.
Importers of Tobacco, Wholly or Partly Stemmed or Stripped paid $5.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $51.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataStemmed or stripped tobacco leaf has undergone mechanical or manual removal of the midrib, producing a product with more uniform combustion properties and higher usable leaf content per unit weight — making it the preferred raw input for most large-scale cigarette manufacturing. The degree of stemming (wholly vs. partly) affects moisture retention and blending flexibility, and buyers typically specify minimum stem-free content thresholds in supply contracts. FDA CTP oversight applies at import, and importers should be prepared for port-of-entry examination and documentation of foreign supplier registration.
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260 shipments/mo
Basic heading 11 of 21 in section 1
Basic heading 12120 · $46.4M of $2.4B
Wholly stemmed tobacco has had the central midrib fully removed, yielding a cleaner, more uniform lamina used in premium cigarette blends. Partly stemmed tobacco retains some stem material, which can affect burn rate and moisture content. Manufacturers specify the degree of stemming based on their blending formulas and equipment tolerances.
Stemmed and unstemmed tobacco are classified under separate SITC and HTS headings, and their applicable duty rates differ. Importers should confirm the correct 10-digit HTS classification based on the actual degree of stemming, as misclassification between these two categories is a common audit finding. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable given the classification sensitivity.
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Exports · July 2026
destination
Belgium and Vietnam together take 75% of it.
customs district
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ImportsExports
Imports
$46.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$72.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.