Oriental Tobacco Stems Bale from China
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 — 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
• 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