Kentucky Dark Fire-Cured Pulverized Stems from China
Pulverized tobacco stems from Kentucky dark fire-cured tobacco, used primarily in chewing tobacco and moist snuff formulations. This HTS 2401.30.25.35 covers their refuse status, specific regional curing, and pulverized form for non-cigarette products. Dark firing enhances bold, earthy notes for specialty blends.
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
• Declare exact processing (pulverized) and end use on entry docs; monitor annual quota (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil)
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete moisture content declaration affecting duty assessment