Ground Oriental Tobacco Stems for Roll-Your-Own from China
Ground stems from Oriental-type tobacco refuse, pulverized for blending into roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco, distinct from cigarette factory use. Classed in 2401.30.25.90 for ground stems in non-cigarette products like RYO hand-rolling. Oriental stems add aromatic qualities to custom blends.
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
• Distinguish RYO intent from cigarettes via commercial invoices and buyer contracts
• Aggregate quota tracking required for origins like Turkey (under 'other')
• Sample testing may be required by CBP to verify stem vs leaf content ratio