Dark Air-Cired Stemmed Tobacco from China
Dark air-cured tobacco like Kentucky or Tennessee varieties, partly stemmed, not threshed, for chewing or pipe tobacco. Under 2401.20.57 as other unmanufactured, low wrapper content. High in nicotine, often used in snuff production.
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
• Use exact HTS for non-wrapper; misclassification as 2401.20.33 incurs higher duties
• Provide lab tests for wrapper percentage if disputed at entry
• Comply with TTB labeling for potential alcohol/tobacco overlap products