Fire-Cured Tennessee Perique-Style Tobacco

Threshed, partly stemmed fire-cured tobacco from Tennessee processed in a perique-style fermentation for use in premium pipe blends, not cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2401.20.83.35 for fire-cured type, regional specificity, and non-cigarette application.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If origin outside KY/TN

Fire-cured but non-Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco uses the broader 'other' non-cigarette subheading.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If further manufactured

Additional processing beyond threshing (e.g., flavored) makes it 'other manufactured tobacco'.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If duty-free samples

Certain tobacco samples qualify for duty-free entry under Chapter 98 U.S. note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm curing method via processing records; 'fire-cured' is key for this narrow subheading

Pre-1995 exported stock may qualify for special rates under U.S. note (d) with direct import proof

Separate from cigarette tobacco in manifests to prevent aggregation under quota-limited subheadings