Virginia Flue-Cured Shredded Pipe Blend from China
Shredded flue-cured Virginia tobacco processed for pipe or roll-your-own non-cigarette applications. Under 2403.19.30.90 for manufactured smoking tobacco intended for products other than cigarettes. Not retail-packed or water pipe specific.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Ensure shred size and cut specs match pipe use to differentiate from cigarette shag
• Prepare for USTR quota regulations; aggregate entries from Sept 13 to Sept 12
• Document direct import from origin for pre-1995 exports to access special rates