Whole Oriental Tobacco Stems from China
Intact stems from sun-cured Oriental tobacco varieties, not pulverized, entered under general 'other countries' 3,000 MT quota of U.S. Note 5. Used in blend bases for American blend cigarettes as refuse.
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
• For 'other countries' quota (3,000 MT), aggregate all non-listed origins; overages go to non-quota rates
• Provide lab analysis confirming no grinding/pulverizing; visual inspections at entry
• Direct import only for pre-1995 stock per Note 5(d); warehouse withdrawals don't qualify