Unprocessed Burley Stems for Snus Production from China
Quota-eligible Burley tobacco stems under HTS 2401.30.33.20, supplied to smokeless tobacco manufacturers for snus processing. These stems provide texture and nicotine delivery in ground snus formulations. Must remain 'not cut, not ground, not pulverized' at import per subheading requirements.
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
• Pair with end-use declaration for smokeless tobacco to distinguish from combustible product quotas
• Physical inspection common—ensure stems maintain full length/width to avoid reclassification as 'cut'
• Warehouse entries count toward quota; time withdrawals carefully near September 12 cutoff