Pulverized Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Stems from China
Pulverized stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, suitable for blending in non-cigarette products like snuff or roll-your-own pipe mixes. HTS 2401.30.25.10 applies due to the flue-cured type, pulverized processing of stems, and explicit non-cigarette end-use.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming particle size for 'pulverized' status; declare origin accurately for quota eligibility (e.g
• Argentina 10,750 MT limit); avoid bulk packaging implying cigarette use