Fire-Cured Kentucky Tobacco Stems from China
Uncured stems from Fire-Cured Kentucky tobacco, not cut, ground, or pulverized, classified under HTS 2401.30.23.35 as tobacco refuse intended for use in products other than cigarettes. These stems are primarily used in pipe tobacco blends or chewing tobacco production. The specific fire-curing process and origin from Kentucky or Tennessee regions determine this subheading.
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 from Kentucky/Tennessee fire-cured varieties with supplier certificates to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with U.S. tobacco import quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 5
• Provide end-use documentation proving non-cigarette application to qualify for this subheading