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Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale from China

Uncured Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems, not cut, ground, or pulverized, supplied in bulk bales for industrial processing. These stems are classified under HTS 2401.30.23.60 as unmanufactured tobacco refuse intended for use in products other than cigarettes, such as pipe tobacco or snuff. The sun-curing method and whole stem form distinguish them from threshed or processed tobacco.

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

Verify origin country against U.S

Note quotas (e.g

Brazil 80,200 MT) to avoid over-quota duties; exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products

Provide certification that stems are for non-cigarette products like snuff or chewing tobacco, with documentation on sun-curing process

Ensure stems are truly not cut/ground/pulverized; common pitfall is misclassification as processed refuse under 2401.30.35