Pulverized Tobacco Stems for Chewing Tobacco Base from China
Pulverized tobacco stems used as a base material in the production of chewing tobacco or snuff, providing bulk and texture. Falls under 2401.30.35 for pulverized stems as tobacco refuse pursuant to U.S. note 5, imported from quota-eligible countries like Thailand. Excludes manufactured oral tobacco products.
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 affidavits confirming non-cigarette, non-retail end-use; chewing tobacco processing qualifies under note 5(e)
• Monitor U.S
• Trade Rep regulations for quota adjustments; common error is entering post-Sept 12 without prior year tracking
• Ensure stems are refuse-derived, not leaf; inspections often reclassify adulterated lots