Tennessee Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk from China
Bulk stems derived from Tennessee fire-cured tobacco plants, unprocessed (not cut, ground, or pulverized), under HTS 2401.30.23.35 for tobacco refuse destined for non-cigarette products like snuff or pipe mixes. Fire-curing imparts a distinctive smoky flavor ideal for blending.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests or diseases common in tobacco imports
• Track annual quota allocations by country of origin per U.S
• Note 5
• Label shipments clearly as 'stems not for cigarette use' to prevent reclassification