Blackfat
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 > Blackfat
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 2401.20.57.30
Blackfat Tobacco Leaf Strips
Blackfat tobacco consists of dark, oily leaves from the Nicotiana rustica variety, partly or wholly stemmed but not threshed, used primarily in pipe blends and chewing tobacco. It falls under HTS 2401.20.57.30 as unmanufactured tobacco that is stripped, not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper, and specifically classified as blackfat. This subtype is known for its high nicotine content and robust flavor.
Stemmed Blackfat Tobacco for Pipe Blends
Stemmed blackfat tobacco leaves, unthreshed, sourced from high-nicotine varietals for blending into aromatic pipe tobaccos. Classified in 2401.20.57.30 due to partial stemming, lack of wrapper tobacco, and specific blackfat designation in the tobacco refuse hierarchy. It's valued for its slow burn and strength in custom blends.
Whole Leaf Blackfat Stripped Tobacco
Unthreshed whole leaves of blackfat tobacco, stripped of stems, imported in bulk for chewing tobacco production. HTS 2401.20.57.30 applies as partly stripped, non-wrapper tobacco specifically identified as blackfat within unmanufactured categories. Its dark, fatty leaves provide bold flavor profiles.
Blackfat Tobacco for Snuff Production
Partly stemmed blackfat leaves, not threshed, destined for ground snuff tobaccos due to high nicotine potency. Fits 2401.20.57.30 as unmanufactured, non-wrapper blackfat in the stripped but unprocessed category. Commonly fermented before final snuff processing.
Fermentable Blackfat Tobacco Strips
Stripped blackfat tobacco strips ready for fermentation, unthreshed, for premium pipe and chew blends. Under 2401.20.57.30 for its specific blackfat type, partial stemming, and no wrapper content. High oil content aids natural fermentation processes.
Bulk Blackfat Leaf for Blending
Partly stripped blackfat leaves in bulk bales, not threshed, for custom tobacco blending operations. HTS 2401.20.57.30 captures this as other non-wrapper blackfat unmanufactured tobacco. Essential for strong base in multi-varietal blends.
High-Nicotine Blackfat Tobacco
Unthreshed, stemmed high-nicotine blackfat varietal tobacco for specialty nicotine products. Precisely matches 2401.20.57.30 as blackfat subtype without wrapper, partly processed. Prized for extreme potency in niche markets.