Reconstituted Tobacco Midrib Filler from China
Homogenized filler made from tobacco midribs and veins for economy cigarette or cigar blending. HTS 2403.91.47.90 for reconstituted waste materials not cigarette-specific. Economical bulk filler improving burn rate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
370%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document midrib origin proving waste material reconstitution process
• Avoid mixing with premium leaf avoiding higher classifications
• Consider FTZ entry for further processing before consumption