Premium Flue-Cured Virginia Shredded Pipe Tobacco from China
Shredded flue-cured Virginia tobacco for aromatic pipe blends, sourced from Malawi under quota and entered per U.S. note 5. This product is classified in 2403.19.60.50 as manufactured smoking tobacco, flue-cured type, not retail-packaged. Ideal for bulk import to blenders.
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
• Secure documentation proving export before Sept 13, 1995 if claiming legacy provisions under note 5(d)
• Use statistical reporting for accurate aggregate tracking across fiscal year
• Test for flue-curing method via nicotine/flavor profiles if disputed