He wouldve been collecting from his Capo's period. Maybe not alot, but collecting he wouldve been.

Tribute was a sign of respect and to not demand respect from your capo's wouldve weakened Chin. And the Chin was WAY to smart to let happen.

So whether he collected alot, or a little.
He wouldve collected.

MORGAN: Why didn't you fight him at the park if you wanted to? I'm not goin' now, I'm eatin' my snack.
CHUCKIE: Morgan, Let's go.
MORGAN: I'm serious Chuckie, I ain't goin'.
WILL: So don't go.