Burley Tobacco Dust from China
Fine particulate Burley tobacco dust generated from threshing and sifting operations, categorized as tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.37.20. This quota-eligible material is used in pipe blends, snuff production, or as additive in industrial tobacco products. Meets chapter definition for unmanufactured refuse entered under U.S. Note 5.
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
• Include moisture content certification (<15%) and sieve analysis proving dust/refuse composition
• Monitor importer-of-record aggregate quota usage; exceedance requires reclassification to non-quota subheading
• Label packages clearly as 'Burley refuse - dust' for CBP inspection; avoid mixing with leaf to prevent disputes