Cut Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems from China
These are Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems that have been cut into smaller pieces for processing, classified under HTS 2401.30.35.60 as cut tobacco refuse from Virginia sun-cured tobacco entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. They are used in the tobacco industry for blending or extraction, distinct from leaf tobacco.
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
• Verify origin country against Additional U.S
• Note 5 quotas (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil) and obtain USTR approval before entry
• Provide documentation proving stems are cut/ground/pulverized Virginia sun-cured tobacco refuse, not leaf, to avoid reclassification
• Exclude products from Canada, Israel, or Mexico as they bypass these subheadings; monitor aggregate annual limits from Sep 13 to Sep 12