Tennessee Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale from China
Not stemmed/stripped Tennessee light air-cured tobacco leaf, flue-cured variant with under 35% wrappers. Used primarily for cigarette filler blends. Falls under 'other' in HTS 2401.10.65.
Duty Rate — China → United States
370%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Weigh and report in metric tons to align with quota measurements
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies retail; must not be 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer'
• Pre-1995 export docs may qualify for special rates per U.S
• Note 2(d)