Other
Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco refuse: > Other: > Other: > Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions: > Tobacco stems: > Cut, ground or pulverized > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 2401.30.35.90
Cut Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blending
These are cut tobacco stems derived from flue-cured tobacco, processed by cutting into small pieces suitable for blending into pipe tobacco mixtures. Classified under HTS 2401.30.35.90 as cut tobacco refuse (stems) entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions, the stems serve as a low-cost extender in tobacco products without further manufacturing.
Ground Flue-Cured Tobacco Stems
Ground stems from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, pulverized into fine particles for use as filler in roll-your-own tobacco or snuff production. Falls under HTS 2401.30.35.90 as 'other' cut/ground/pulverized tobacco stems entered under U.S. Note 5, distinguishing it from leaf tobacco.
Pulverized Burley Tobacco Stems
Pulverized stems from burley tobacco, finely ground for incorporation into chewing tobacco or as a base for extract production. This HTS 2401.30.35.90 covers 'other' processed tobacco refuse stems under quota provisions, excluding manufactured retail products.
Cut Oriental Tobacco Stems
Stems from Oriental (Turkish) tobacco varieties, cut into strips for blending in hookah or cigarette fillers. HTS 2401.30.35.90 applies to these quota-entered, processed stems as 'other' tobacco refuse, not qualifying as water pipe tobacco.
Micronized Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems
Ultra-fine pulverized stems from fire-cured tobacco, used in flavor extracts or as binder in plug chewing tobacco. This product fits HTS 2401.30.35.90 for quota-provision 'other' ground stems, emphasizing its refuse origin.