Pulverized Burley Stems for Dissolvable Tobacco from China
Pulverized Burley tobacco stems, air-cured refuse ground fine for dissolvable oral tobacco products. HTS 2401.30.25.90 applies to pulverized stems for innovative non-cigarette tobacco like strips or orbs. Burley provides neutral base for flavor infusion.
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
• Document dissolvable end-use to leverage 'other products' lower duties vs cigarettes
• Adhere to pre-1995 export rules for quota eligibility from specified countries
• Maintain chain-of-custody records to prove stems remain unmanufactured refuse