Burley Tobacco Stems from China
Dried stems from Burley tobacco plants, processed by threshing and separation, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.70.20. These byproducts are used in blending for cigarettes or pipe tobacco due to their low sugar and high nicotine content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
385%
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
• Verify origin country against U.S. quota limits (e.g
• 12,000 MT for Malawi); exceedances trigger higher duties
• Provide certificate of origin and lab analysis confirming Burley type and refuse status to avoid misclassification
• Store in climate-controlled conditions to prevent mold; common pitfall is inadequate fumigation documentation