Threshed Tennessee Fire-Cured Dark Tobacco

Threshed and partly stripped dark fire-cured tobacco from Tennessee, used primarily in snuff and chewing tobacco formulations. It fits HTS 2401.20.83.35 as fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee type, processed but unmanufactured, destined for non-cigarette products.

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.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If not threshed/processed

Less processed (unthreshed) versions classify under other partly stemmed tobacco without threshing.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If for other non-cigarette uses from different cure

Non-fire-cured threshed tobacco for non-cigarettes goes to broader 'other' subheading.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If containing nicotine substitutes

Chapter note mandates nicotine-containing inhalation products (no combustion) to heading 2404.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab analysis or supplier affidavits confirming fire-curing process and regional origin to prevent disputes

Monitor U.S. quantitative restrictions; excess imports may face higher duties or denial under specified subheadings

Label shipments clearly as 'for non-cigarette use' with buyer end-use statements to comply with chapter notes