Tennessee Dark Fire-Cured Tobacco from China
Unstemmed dark fire-cured tobacco from Tennessee fields, cured over open fires for a bold, smoky profile ideal for snuff and plug chewing tobacco. Fits HTS 2401.10.95.10 as unmanufactured fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco without exceeding wrapper limits. Not threshed beyond basic processing.
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
• Include curing method certification to distinguish from flue-cured types and ensure correct subheading placement
• Aggregate quota tracking required for countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe; consult USTR regulations
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing, as it must remain in import-ready consumer form