Milled Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems from China
Milled (ground) stems of Virginia sun-cured tobacco for use in loose-leaf chewing or snuff blends. Falls under 2401.30.25.60 as pulverized tobacco refuse explicitly for products other than cigarettes.
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 ISF filings early to check quota availability before shipment
• Provide lab reports confirming 'Virginia sun-cured' curing method
• Avoid co-mingling with cigarette-destined lots to prevent contamination claims