Brazilian Flue-Cured Tobacco Strips from China
Flue-cured tobacco strips from Brazil, processed for use in cigarette blending, classified under HTS 2403.99.60 as they fall within the quota limits specified in Additional U.S. Note 5 for Brazilian tobacco imports. These strips are unstemmed leaf tobacco suitable for further manufacturing into smoking products.
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
• Verify export date and origin documentation to qualify under the 80,200 metric ton annual quota for Brazil; exceedance shifts to higher duties
• Exclude products of Canada, Israel, or Mexico as they are not subject to these subheading quotas
• Monitor U.S
• Trade Representative regulations for any adjustments to quota administration