Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Leaf

Unstemmed dark air-cured tobacco leaves suitable for cigar filler or chewing tobacco, falling under 'other light air-cured' in HTS 2401.10.61.90 for non-cigarette applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.10Same rate: 17.5%

If containing wrapper tobacco ≤35%

Wrapper inclusion up to 35% shifts to specific wrapper subheadings.

2401.20.85Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If after stemming/stripping

Any threshing or stripping processing advances to 2401.20.

2404Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If homogenized for inhalation without combustion

Processed into sheets for heat-not-burn products falls under heading 2404.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document curing method and end-use (e.g

cigar filler) to justify 'light air-cured other' classification

Monitor U.S

Note quantitative limits, especially for 'other countries' at 3,000 MT

Exclude Canadian, Israeli, or Mexican origins from quota calculations per U.S

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