Whole Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blend from China
Intact stems from Virginia sun-cured tobacco, unprocessed and uncut, used in blending for pipe tobacco mixtures. Falls under 2401.30.23.60 due to its refuse status (stems), non-cigarette end use, and lack of cutting/grinding. Sun-curing imparts a specific flavor profile ideal for artisanal pipe tobaccos.
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
• Include end-use statement specifying pipe tobacco to comply with 'products other than cigarettes'; audits common for misdeclared cigarette intent
• Check aggregate quota periods (Sep 13-Sep 12) and provide export docs if pre-1995 origin for special duty eligibility
• Label bales clearly as 'Virginia sun-cured stems, not ground'; pitting against similar flue-cured types leads to reclassification