Flue-Cured Tobacco Lamina for Chewing Products from Canada
Threshed flue-cured lamina (leaf without stems), processed for incorporation into chewing tobacco products excluding cigarettes. HTS 2401.20.83.10 applies to this flue-cured type designated for oral tobacco uses. Bulk imported for further U.S. processing into consumer chews.
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
• Provide moisture content and threshing specs to confirm 'similarly processed' status
• Pre-1995 exported tobacco from quota countries may qualify under Note 5(d) with proof
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail sale, triggering U.S
• Note 5 'prepared for consumer' rules