Ground Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems from China
Ground Virginia sun-cured tobacco stems are pulverized refuse derived from the sun-curing process of Virginia tobacco plants, fitting HTS 2401.30.35.60 for ground stems under U.S. Note 5 provisions. Primarily used for flavor extraction or as fillers in industrial tobacco blends.
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
• Include lab analysis or affidavits confirming 'Virginia sun-cured' type and processing (ground) to meet subheading specs
• Track calendar quota period (Sep 13-Sep 12) and avoid over-entry; use chapter 98 for duty-free samples if applicable