Oriental Tobacco Stems from China
Dried stems and midribs separated from Oriental or Turkish type tobacco leaves after threshing, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.19.00. This refuse is used in tobacco blending or extraction processes. It falls under 'other' tobacco refuse from Oriental/Turkish types, excluding cigar leaf.
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
• Verify origin country against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• 10,750 MT for most countries) to avoid over-quota duties
• Provide lab analysis confirming Oriental/Turkish type and refuse status (stems, not leaf)
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from higher-value leaf under 2401.30.03; misclassification risks penalties