Burley Tobacco Stems from Zimbabwe from China
Stems and midrib refuse from air-cured Burley tobacco, imported from Zimbabwe under the 12,000 MT quota of Additional U.S. Note 5. Fits 2401.30.37 as 'other' tobacco refuse, threshed or processed but not for cigarette production per Note 5(e). Used in pipe tobacco or reconstituted sheet manufacturing.
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 processing details (threshed stems only) in entry docs; blending intent for non-cigarettes supports Note 5(e) eligibility
• Monitor USTR quota regulations; over-quota enters at general rates without Note 5 benefits
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with retail-ready products, which require 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' proof