Cigar Filler Waste from China
Waste particles from cigar filler tobacco trimming, categorized as 'other' tobacco refuse in HTS 2401.30.70.90. This refuse arises post-threshing/processing in cigar production. Not intended for retail smoking, it's repurposed industrially.
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
• Declare exact refuse type and source factory to confirm 'other' status
• Check aggregate quotas per U.S
• Note 5(a); track annual limits closely
• Label packages clearly as 'refuse - not for consumption' to prevent retail misclassification