Dark Air-Cured Unstemmed Tobacco
Dark-fired or air-cured unstemmed leaves for chewing tobacco or snuff base. Under 2401.10.95.60 for unstripped, non-wrapper tobacco not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stems removed post-curing
Stem removal constitutes 'stemmed/stripped' processing under 2401.20.
If prepared 'for marketing to ultimate consumer' in retail form
U.S. Note defines retail-ready as shifting to prepared tobacco headings.
If over 35% wrapper tobacco for cigars
Wrapper threshold determines specific cigar-wrapper subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide grower/origin certification matching U.S
• Note countries
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing
• Inspect for wrapper content >35% to prevent duty adjustment
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Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves
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Fire-Cured Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves
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Rustica Unstemmed Tobacco Whole Leaves
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