Tennessee Dark Pressed Tobacco Leaf Bales

Baled, unstemmed dark air-cured leaves from Tennessee, lightly pressed but not stripped, for use in twist chewing tobacco. Classified in 2401.10.95.15 for its regional dark-air cure, low wrapper, and unprocessed state. Popular in traditional American snuff blends.

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.

2401.20.85Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If stems are stripped post-curing

Stem removal classifies as 'similarly processed' under 2401.20 subheadings.

2401.30.33Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If containing tobacco refuse mixed in

Addition of stems, scraps, or refuse moves to heading 2401.30 for tobacco refuse.

2403.99.60Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If cut, pressed, or flavored for retail

Any further preparation for marketing shifts to other manufactured tobacco under 2403.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide photographic evidence of bale condition to confirm 'not stemmed/stripped'; customs often inspects for processing

For pre-1995 exports from origin countries, claim special direct-import treatment per U.S

Note 5(d)