Blackfat Tobacco for Snuff Production from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare intended use accurately; snuff vs cigarette changes quota subheading eligibility
• Monitor annual quota periods (Sep 13-Sep 12) for origin countries like Brazil (80,200 MT)
• Comply with TTB labeling previews if pre-packaged for consumer markets