Threshed Flue-Cured Oriental Tobacco Blend Base from China

Threshed flue-cured tobacco processed as a base for Oriental blends, under HTS 2401.20.87.10 due to flue-curing and threshing. Smaller leaf size suited for aromatic cigarette mixes. Not prepared for retail sale.

Duty Rate — China → United States

385%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Document origin to exclude quota countries; comply with APHIS import permits for plant materials; avoid bulk packaging that mimics retail to stay out of 'prepared for consumer' notes