Processed Burley Vein Refuse from China
Vein refuse from processed Burley tobacco, including small broken veins post-threshing, classified in HTS 2401.30.37.20. Enters under U.S. Note 5 for Burley from quota countries like Malawi or Zimbabwe. Used in industrial blending or as base for expanded tobacco.
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
• Provide vein/stem ratio analysis; >80% refuse avoids leaf classification
• Track country-specific quotas (e.g
• 12,000 MT Malawi) via USTR reports
• Chapter 98 sample exemption available but excludes from main quota