Pulverized Burley Tobacco Stems from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Use U.S
• Note 5 documentation for pre-1995 exports if applicable to qualify for special duty treatment
• Conduct moisture and purity tests to ensure classification as refuse stems, not contaminated leaf
• Separate entries from quota-exempt countries (Canada/Mexico) to maintain accurate aggregate tracking