Pulverized Fire-Cured Stem Dust (KY-TN Type) from China
Fine pulverized dust from fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco stems, the finest grade of processed refuse. HTS 2401.30.35.35 covers this quota-entered form used in flavor extraction or ultra-fine blends. High nicotine content makes it valuable for specialty applications.
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
• Dust form requires dust explosion-proof packaging declarations
• Annual quota prorated by country; plan multi-origin sourcing
• Lab test for foreign matter (<1%) to avoid rejection