Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Midribs for Chewing Tobacco Base from China
Midrib refuse from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, threshed for use as base in chewing tobacco products, distinctly non-cigarette. Classified under 2401.30.27.50 for its refuse form, specific curing, and end-use per US notes excluding cigarette tobaccos.
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
• Pair with origin-specific quota checks (e.g
• 44 MT UK); excess imports face general rates
• Avoid retail packaging—must not be 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' per US note
• Lab certify no additives to prevent shift to manufactured headings