Oriental Reconstituted Tobacco from Turkey from China
Reconstituted oriental tobacco varieties (e.g., Izmir type) formed into sheets via paper-process reconstitution for aromatic cigarette blends. Qualifies under HTS 2403.91.45 as described in U.S. Note 5 'other countries' provision with 3,000 MT limit.
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
• Provide proof of reconstitution method (e.g
• slurry process docs)
• Track aggregate 'other countries' quota usage
• Common pitfall: incorrect country-of-origin declaration voids eligibility