Kentucky Dark Air-Cured Stem Waste from China
Coarse, unprocessed stem waste from Kentucky dark air-cured tobacco plants, classified in HTS 2401.30.23.40 as tobacco refuse not suitable for cigarettes but perfect for extracting flavors in pipe mixtures or moist snuff. Retains characteristic smoky notes from air-curing process.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Use phytosanitary certificates to confirm no contaminants; CBP often inspects for pests in unprocessed tobacco
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing; import in original farm/threshing state to match subheading
• Monitor U.S
• Note (e) for hand-rolled cigarette exceptions, but affirm non-cigarette intent to stay in this code