Tennessee Dark-Fired Stripped Tobacco from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include production region affidavits to substantiate Kentucky-Tennessee origin, critical for this narrow subheading
• Monitor September quota periods; pre-1995 exported stock may qualify for special treatment per U.S. notes
• Avoid bulk packaging alterations post-import to maintain 'unmanufactured' status and prevent duty upgrades