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
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
• 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