Milled Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk from China
Milled (pulverized) Virginia fire-cured tobacco stems imported in bulk for industrial blending into chewing tobacco or pipe fillings. Classified under 2401.30.25.50 due to refuse status, non-cigarette intent, and mechanical processing.
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
• Use bulk packaging without consumer labeling to qualify as 'unmanufactured' per US note definition
• Cross-check against pre-1995 export docs for potential legacy duty treatment under US note (d)
• Confirm no molasses/sugar addition; could qualify as water pipe tobacco exclusion