Dark-air cured Kentucky and Tennessee
Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped: > Not threshed or similarly processed: > Other: > Not containing wrapper tobacco, or not containing over 35 percent wrapper tobacco: > Other: > Other > Dark-air cured Kentucky and Tennessee
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 2401.20.57.15
Dark-Air Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Leaves
Unmanufactured dark-air cured tobacco grown in Kentucky, partly stemmed but not threshed, used primarily for pipe blends and chewing tobacco. This specific type falls under HTS 2401.20.57.15 due to its regional origin in Kentucky-Tennessee and dark-air curing method, excluding wrapper tobacco content over 35%. It is imported in bundles for further processing by tobacco blenders.
Tennessee Dark-Fired Stripped Tobacco
Partly stripped dark-air cured tobacco from Tennessee fields, unthreshed, known for its robust flavor in snuff production. Classified under 2401.20.57.15 for its specific curing method and regional production, with no more than 35% wrapper tobacco. Imported in bales for blending in American-style chewing products.
Kentucky Dark-Air Cured Burley-Type Tobacco
Stemmed Kentucky tobacco with dark-air curing, not threshed, suitable for premium pipe mixtures. Fits HTS 2401.20.57.15 precisely due to curing style, origin, and low wrapper content. Ships in hogsheads for U.S. blenders.
Tennessee Rusty-Coated Dark Tobacco Leaves
Partly stemmed, unthreshed dark-air cured tobacco from Tennessee with characteristic rusty coating, used in strong chewing tobaccos. This HTS 2401.20.57.15 classification reflects its specific regional and curing attributes without excess wrapper. Imported for domestic snuff manufacturers.
Kentucky One-Sucker Dark-Fired Tobacco
Dark-air cured, stripped Kentucky 'one-sucker' variety tobacco, unthreshed, prized for cigar filler blends. Categorized in 2401.20.57.15 for its Kentucky origin, curing, and wrapper limits. Bulk imported for premium tobacco goods.
Tennessee Dark Kentucky Broadleaf Tobacco
Broadleaf variety dark-air cured tobacco from Tennessee, partly stemmed, for heavy-bodied pipe tobaccos. Meets HTS 2401.20.57.15 criteria with regional specificity and no excessive wrappers. Arrives in pressed bales.
Kentucky Dark-Air Cured Twist Tobacco Base
Unthreshed, stemmed Kentucky tobacco cured dark-air style, base for twist chewing tobacco. Precisely HTS 2401.20.57.15 due to type, region, and processing level. Used by U.S. chew producers.
Tennessee Dark Cured Stemmed Fire-Cured Tobacco
Stemmed but unthreshed fire-cured dark tobacco from Tennessee, for snuff and plugs. Falls under 2401.20.57.15 for curing/origin specs. Bulk leaf import.