Tobacco refuse

HS v2017 Code: 240130

About tobacco refuse

HS code 240130 covers tobacco refuse, which is a byproduct of the tobacco industry. This industry plays a significant role in the global economy, as tobacco is a widely consumed agricultural commodity. Tobacco refuse is an important input for various industries, including the production of tobacco products, as well as the manufacturing of certain chemicals and materials.

Production process

Tobacco refuse is generated during the processing and manufacturing of tobacco products. It can include stems, stalks, and other plant parts that are left over after the primary tobacco leaves have been harvested and processed. The production of tobacco refuse typically involves sorting, drying, and sometimes further processing to prepare the material for its various end-uses.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the tobacco refuse industry include the raw tobacco plant material, as well as equipment and facilities for the processing and handling of the refuse. This may include machinery for sorting, drying, and packaging the refuse, as well as storage and transportation infrastructure.

Production outputs

The primary output of the tobacco refuse industry is the refined and processed tobacco refuse material. This can be used as an input for the production of 240310 tobacco products, as well as in the manufacture of certain 380610 chemicals and 550410 man-made fibers. Tobacco refuse may also be used as a fuel source or in the production of 440131 fuel wood.

Revisions to 240130

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 240130. The most recent 1 version of this code (240130) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 240130 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for tobacco refuse

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/24'>24: Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2401'>2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/240130'>240130: Tobacco refuse</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/240110'>240110: Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/240120'>240120: Tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped</a>"]

    

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