Dark-Air Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Leaves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify tobacco origin certificates from Kentucky or Tennessee growers to confirm eligibility under this subheading and avoid reclassification
• Check aggregate quota limits under U.S
• Note for Chapter 24; exceedances may trigger higher duties or denial of entry
• Provide lab analysis if wrapper tobacco content is questioned to prevent misclassification to wrapper-inclusive codes