Pulverized Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Stems from China
Pulverized stems from Virginia sun-cured tobacco are finely ground refuse, precisely matching HTS 2401.30.35.60 for pulverized stems described in U.S. Note 5. These are imported for use in pipe tobacco blends or nicotine extraction.
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
• Request advance Customs classification ruling specifying 'Virginia sun-cured stems, pulverized' to prevent exam delays
• Document direct import from origin pre-1995 for legacy quota eligibility per Note 5(d); no warehouse withdrawals qualify
• Avoid bulk mixing with other refuse types, as variety-specific suffix requires segregation