Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blend from China
Whole, unprocessed stems sourced from dark air-cured tobacco grown in Tennessee, ideal for extracting flavors in artisanal pipe tobacco blends. Falls under HTS 2401.30.33.40 due to specific regional variety, uncut/unground state, and entry under quota limits in additional U.S. Note 5. Commonly used by blenders for its robust, earthy profile without further breakdown.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Secure quota certificate from designated agency and ensure stems arrive in bales showing no mechanical processing; label with grower region
• Pitfall: Misdeclaration as generic refuse leads to quota denial; pair with Chapter 98 for duty-free samples