Tennessee Dark Pressed Tobacco Leaf Bales from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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)