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Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale from China

Uncured, whole flue-cured tobacco stems, not cut, ground, or pulverized, packaged in large bulk bales for industrial processing. Classified under HTS 2401.30.23.10 as unmanufactured tobacco refuse (stems) destined for products other than cigarettes, such as pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. The flue-curing process imparts a specific flavor profile suitable for non-cigarette uses.

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 quotas under U.S

Note 5 to avoid over-quota duties; flue-cured stems from Brazil or Argentina have specific limits

Provide documentation proving intended use in non-cigarette products (e.g

end-user affidavits) to qualify for this subheading

Ensure stems are inspected and certified as not cut/ground/pulverized to prevent reclassification as processed refuse