Oriental Stemmed Tobacco from China
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco partly stemmed, not threshed, under HTS 2401.20.57.40 as other unmanufactured tobacco without significant wrapper. This aromatic variety is prized for blending in Turkish-style cigarettes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document exact stemming percentage and confirm <35% wrapper via independent assay
• Pre-1995 export documentation may allow quota eligibility per U.S
• Note 5(d)
• Separate entries for Canada/Mexico products as they bypass quotas