Tobacco
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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 1209.99.41.70
Kentucky Burley Tobacco Seeds
High-quality seeds of the Burley tobacco variety (Nicotiana tabacum), specifically selected and treated for sowing to produce flue-cured tobacco plants used in cigarette blending. Classified under HTS 1209.99.4170 as tobacco seeds of a kind used for sowing, falling within Chapter 12 for seeds intended for agricultural propagation. Excludes processed tobacco products or non-sowing seeds.
Virginia Bright Tobacco Seeds
Premium seeds from the Virginia Brightleaf tobacco cultivar, designed for sowing in flue-cured production systems to yield light-colored leaves ideal for American blend cigarettes. Fits HTS 1209.99.4170 as 'other' tobacco seeds for sowing per Chapter 12 notes, distinguishing from cereals or spices.
Turkish Oriental Tobacco Seeds
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco seeds (Nicotiana tabacum orientalis type) for sowing small-leafed, aromatic plants used in pipe and specialty blends. HTS 1209.99.4170 covers these as other tobacco seeds for sowing, per Chapter 12 excluding leguminous vegetables or Chapter 10 cereals.
Fire-Cured Dark Tobacco Seeds
Seeds of dark fire-cured tobacco varieties like Dark Fired Kentucky, bred for robust flavor in chewing tobacco and snuff production via sowing. Accurately classified in HTS 1209.99.4170 for tobacco seeds used for sowing, adhering to Chapter 12 definitions excluding defatted flours.
Perique Tobacco Seeds
Rare heirloom seeds for Perique tobacco, a fermented Louisiana-style variety grown from sowing for unique pungent pipes and blends. HTS 1209.99.4170 designates these as other tobacco seeds for sowing under Chapter 12 provisions.