Unprocessed Virginia Sun-Cured Stem Refuse Sacks from China
Sacked Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems classified as refuse, remaining whole without cutting, grinding, or pulverizing. Used in non-cigarette products like chewing tobacco or snuff bases under HTS 2401.30.23.60. The natural sun-curing process preserves oils for flavor extraction in industrial applications.
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
• Document sun-curing method and Virginia type via lab analysis if challenged; visual inspection alone insufficient for CBP
• Avoid bulk exceeding quota without warehouse withdrawal planning; use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples