Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems Drum from China
Intact fire-cured tobacco stems packed in fiber drums, not subjected to cutting or grinding, for use in specialty chewing products. Fits 2401.30.23.90 as uncut 'other' tobacco refuse stems for non-cigarette applications. Excludes chapter 24's manufactured or combustion categories.
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
• For 'other countries' 3,000 MT quota, precise origin docs needed; Canada/Mexico exempt
• Certify air-tight drums preserve whole stem integrity against crushing/processing claims
• Avoid any aroma additives that could imply manufacturing under 2403