Threshed Burley Midrib Scraps from China
Midrib portions of Burley tobacco leaves obtained after threshing, categorized as 'other' tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70.20. Commonly used in low-cost blends or as filler in reconstituted sheet tobacco.
Duty Rate — China → United States
387.5%
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 threshing process certification; CBP often audits to distinguish refuse from leaf
• Aggregate entries Sep 13-Sep 12 to track quota usage; use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples
• Label clearly as 'Burley refuse' to prevent reclassification as premium leaf