Kentucky Fire-Cured Pipe Tobacco Blend Base from China
Whole, unstemmed fire-cured Kentucky leaves selected for pipe tobacco blending, offering nutty and earthy notes. HTS 2401.10.95.10 applies to this not-stripped, non-wrapper-dominant unmanufactured tobacco. Used by blenders before final casing and cutting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Label batches clearly with growing region and curing type to prevent disputes at customs
• Exclude from quota subheadings if claiming Chapter 98 sample duties
• Test for glycerol or flavor additives, as those indicate manufactured status under 2403