2401.30.33.60/Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale/China

Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems Bulk Bale from China

Uncured Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems, not cut, ground, or pulverized, imported in large bulk bales for processing into reconstituted tobacco sheets. These stems fall under HTS 2401.30.33.60 as unmanufactured tobacco refuse described in Additional U.S. Note 5, specifically Virginia sun-cured type entered pursuant to quota provisions. They are threshed but retain natural leaf stem structure suitable for industrial blending.

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)

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Import Tips

• Verify origin from quota-eligible countries (e.g

• Brazil, Zimbabwe) and obtain U.S

• Trade Representative license before September 13 annual period

• Provide lab certification confirming Virginia sun-cured type, stems not cut/ground/pulverized, and compliance with Additional U.S

• Note 5 quantities

• Avoid misclassification as cut stems (2401.30.35); common pitfall is exceeding aggregate quotas leading to higher duties