Blackfat Matured Tobacco Leaves
Unmanufactured blackfat tobacco leaves that have undergone a natural fermentation process, not stemmed or stripped, with dark, oily characteristics typical of this variety. Classified under HTS 2401.10.95.30 as blackfat tobacco not containing wrapper tobacco or exceeding 35 percent wrapper, in its raw, threshed form for further processing. Used primarily in pipe blends and chewing tobacco production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stemmed or stripped
Stemming changes classification from not stemmed/stripped (2401.10) to stemmed category under 2401.20.
If from quota-eligible country like Argentina exceeding annual limit
Quota overflow for specific origins like Argentina (10,750 MT) moves to other subheadings with different rates.
If processed into 'homogenized' or reconstituted form for marketing
Further manufacturing into sheets or reconstituted tobacco shifts to filled or prepared products in 2403.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country quotas under U.S
• Note 5(a) as blackfat often comes from Brazil (80,200 MT limit); exceedance shifts to higher duty rates
• Provide certification of non-wrapper content (>35% threshold) and threshed status to avoid reclassification; include lab analysis if disputed
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as stemmed (2401.20); use chapter 98 for duty-free samples
Related Products under HTS 2401.10.95.30
Dark Air-Cured Blackfat Tobacco
Dark, air-cured blackfat variety tobacco in whole leaf form, unstemmed, known for its robust flavor and high nicotine content. Falls under HTS 2401.10.95.30 as other blackfat not eligible for wrapper classification. Primarily destined for blending in strong pipe tobaccos or snuff.
Fermented Blackfat Pipe Tobacco Leaf
Whole, unstripped blackfat tobacco leaves specially fermented to enhance sweetness and body, ideal for premium pipe mixtures. HTS 2401.10.95.30 applies to this unmanufactured, non-wrapper blackfat variety. Not prepared for consumer marketing, requiring further stemming and blending.
Raw Blackfat Snuff Tobacco Base
Unprocessed blackfat leaves, not stemmed, serving as base material for nasal snuff production due to their potent aroma. Classified in HTS 2401.10.95.30 as blackfat without wrapper content over 35%. Imported in bulk for domestic grinding and aging.
Bulk Blackfat Chewing Tobacco Leaf
Unstemmed blackfat tobacco in bulk bales, selected for chewing tobacco due to its dark color and fermentation suitability. HTS 2401.10.95.30 covers this as other blackfat, not wrapper-dominant. Requires U.S. processing into twists or loose chew.
Unstemmed Brazilian Blackfat Tobacco
Premium unstemmed blackfat from Brazil, threshed but not stripped, prized for export blends. Fits HTS 2401.10.95.30 as non-wrapper blackfat 'other'. High volume subject to 80,200 MT annual quota.