Cut Burley Tobacco Stems from China
Cut burley tobacco stems derived from the Burley variety, processed by cutting for use in non-cigarette products like pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. Classified under HTS 2401.30.25.20 as tobacco refuse (stems) that are cut and specifically designated for products other than cigarettes. Meets chapter notes excluding manufactured tobacco and ensuring unmanufactured refuse status.
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
• Verify origin country against US Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT aggregate period); provide certification stems are for non-cigarette use
• Ensure proper labeling as 'Burley' variety and threshed/cut processing; avoid misclassification as cigarette tobacco