Tobacco Stem Waste from China
Dried stems from processed tobacco leaves, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.70 as they are the byproduct after leaf stripping and not suitable for direct smoking. Used primarily in industrial applications like extraction or filler material.
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
• Verify quota eligibility under U.S
• Note 5; exceeds may face higher duties or denial
• Provide certificates of origin and lab analysis confirming refuse status, not unmanufactured leaf
• Avoid misclassification as leaf tobacco (2401.10/2401.20) to prevent penalties