2401.30.70.50/Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Refuse/China

Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Refuse from China

This is refuse from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, consisting of stems, dust, and scraps generated during threshing or processing of unmanufactured tobacco leaves. It falls under HTS 2401.30.70.50 as 'tobacco refuse' specifically from Virginia fire-cured tobacco, which is a distinct type cured over open fires imparting a unique smoky flavor. Commonly used in pipe blends or as filler in lower-grade products.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify origin country against U.S

• Note quotas (e.g

• 10,750 MT aggregate); exceeding limits triggers higher duties

• Provide lab certification confirming Virginia fire-cure processing to avoid misclassification as generic refuse

• Ensure documentation distinguishes refuse from leaf tobacco to prevent reclassification under 2401.10 or 2401.20