Cut Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems from China
These are stems from Virginia fire-cured tobacco leaves that have been cut into small pieces, classified under HTS 2401.30.25.50 as unmanufactured tobacco refuse intended for use in products other than cigarettes. The fire-curing process imparts a distinctive smoky flavor, making them suitable for pipe tobacco blends or chewing tobacco production.
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 quota limits for HTS 2401.30 subheadings to avoid excess duty rates
• Provide documentation proving end-use in non-cigarette products, such as manufacturer affidavits
• Ensure stems are explicitly labeled as cut/ground/pulverized Virginia fire-cured to match exact subheading