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
9903.05.3112.5%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
• 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