Pulverized Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Stem Blend from China
A pulverized mixture of dark air-cured stems from Kentucky and Tennessee tobaccos, used in non-cigarette products. HTS 2401.30.25.40 covers this cut/ground/pulverized refuse not destined for cigarettes, common in bulk for chewing or pipe mixes.
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
• Submit end-use statements specifying 'for pipe tobacco or snuff' to comply with 'products other than cigarettes'
• Monitor USTR regulations for quota proration; pre-1995 exports may qualify under special provisions
• Test for glycerol/molasses absence to avoid 2403.11 water pipe reclassification