Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Midrib Waste from China
Midrib and stem waste from Tennessee dark air-cured tobacco processing, destined for chewing tobacco blends. Specifically classified in HTS 2401.30.27.40 as other Kentucky/Tennessee dark air-cured refuse for non-cigarette use.
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
• Provide grower/origin certificates specifying Tennessee cultivation and dark air-curing method
• Avoid mixing with cigarette-designated refuse to prevent commingling penalties
• Consult USTR regulations for quota proration if imports approach annual limits