Pulverized Tobacco Stems for Snuff Production from China

Finely pulverized tobacco stems used in dry and moist snuff manufacturing, a non-cigarette tobacco product. Falls under 2401.30.25 for pulverized stems as tobacco refuse not for cigarettes. Pulverization creates fine powder ideal for nasal or oral snuff.

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

Retain processing records (pulverization specs) to demonstrate compliance with subheading requirements

Exclude chapter 98 sample entries from quota calculations per U.S. notes

Consult USTR regulations for quota administration from countries like Malawi (12,000 MT)