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Ground Fire-Cured KY-TN Tobacco Stems for Blending from China

Ground stems from Fire-Cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco, cut and pulverized for pipe tobacco or snuff blending applications. HTS 2401.30.35.35 applies to quota-entered pulverized stems of this specific curing type. Offers cost-effective flavor enhancement from natural refuse material.

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

Pre-clear quota availability with CBP before shipment; Brazil dominates with 80,200 MT allocation

Label bales clearly as 'pulverized stems - Fire-Cured KY-TN' with lot traceability

Monitor USTR notices for quota adjustments or suspensions