Oriented Strand Reconstituted Tobacco (OSR) from China
Advanced reconstituted tobacco using oriented strand process from mixed flue-cured and Burley, formed into thin sheets for high-speed cigarette manufacturing. Imported under HTS 2403.91.45.90 from quota countries like Argentina pursuant to Note 5. Provides uniform burn and flavor consistency.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Submit process documentation proving OSR reconstitution method
• Coordinate with USTR for remaining quota balance
• Avoid classification disputes by including fiber analysis certificates