Oriental Tobacco Stems Bale from Canada
Uncut stems from sun-cured Oriental tobacco varieties, baled for industrial use in flavor extracts or chewing products. Classified in 2401.30.23.90 as other tobacco stems refuse, explicitly not for cigarettes per end-use. Hierarchy places uncut stems here over manufactured headings.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• EC aggregate quota (9,956 MT) covers Greece/Italy etc.; aggregate tracking required Sept 13-Sept 12 period
• Physical inspection common; ensure stems remain whole—no evidence of cutting tools/processing