Ground Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems from China
Ground stems derived from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, processed into a coarse powder for blending in non-cigarette tobacco products like snuff or pipe mixtures. This HTS 2401.30.25.50 classification applies to threshed tobacco refuse specifically pulverized and destined for non-cigarette applications.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming Virginia fire-cure type and particle size (ground/pulverized) for customs verification
• Check aggregate quota availability for origin country before shipping to prevent reclassification at higher rates
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk import only to maintain 'unmanufactured' status under Chapter 24 notes