Bulk Shredded Tobacco Blend from China
Partially manufactured shredded blend of Burley and Oriental tobaccos in bulk for pipe or roll-your-own, unfinished. Falls under HTS 2403.99.90.65 as mixed but not retail-ready.
Duty Rate — China → United States
387.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Declare shred size and lack of packaging to confirm non-consumer status per U.S. notes
• Use commercial invoices detailing blend origin to navigate quota exclusions
• Test for additives; presence could reclassify under flavored subheadings