Intact Fire-Cured Kentucky Stems from China
Whole stems from fire-cured dark Kentucky tobacco, not subjected to cutting or pulverizing, imported for use in premium cigar filler or chewing tobacco. Classified in HTS 2401.30.23 as unprocessed tobacco refuse stems for non-cigarette products. Known for their bold, smoky flavor enhancing blended 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
• Photograph and certify stem integrity on entry; CBP often inspects for covert grinding
• Quota-exempt if from Canada/Mexico/Israel; otherwise, monitor U.S
• Note limits for 'other countries' (3,000 MT)
• Specify non-cigarette end-use in commercial invoice to prevent duty escalation