Chopped Tobacco Stems for Bulk Snuff Blending from China
Chopped tobacco stems supplied in bulk for blending into moist snuff products, valued for their absorbent properties. Classified in 2401.30.35 as cut tobacco stems refuse under quota provisions of U.S. note 5 from sources like Guatemala. Not yet manufactured into consumer-ready snuff.
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
• Specify 'bulk for further processing' on entry docs to stay in unmanufactured refuse; retail packs risk 2403 shift
• Coordinate with designated agency for quota proration if oversubscribed; track Sept 13-Sept 12 periods