Tennessee Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems from China
Midribs and stems from fire-cured Tennessee tobacco, a key type of tobacco refuse used in blending for non-cigarette products. Falls under HTS 2401.30.27.35 due to its fire-curing origin in Kentucky-Tennessee regions and designation for uses like snuff or roll-your-own non-cigarette tobacco. The refuse retains natural oils and flavors from open-fire curing.
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
• Include end-use affidavits specifying non-cigarette applications to comply with subheading requirements
• Monitor USTR-published quota balances, especially for origins like Zimbabwe (12,000 MT limit)
• Test for foreign matter (<2%) to avoid rejection as improperly processed refuse