Micronized Pulverized Tennessee Dark Stem Powder from China

Ultra-fine pulverized powder from Tennessee dark air-cured tobacco stems for flavor extraction. HTS 2401.30.35.40 applies to such highly processed (pulverized) quota-eligible stem refuse. Remains unmanufactured per chapter definitions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Particle size analysis required to prove 'pulverized' status vs coarser ground material

Avoid retail packaging—'prepared for ultimate consumer' triggers different treatment per U.S. notes

Coordinate with USTR for quota balance inquiries before large shipments