Kentucky Dark Fired Tobacco for Pipe Blends from Canada
Partially stemmed and threshed dark-fired tobacco from Kentucky, primarily used in artisanal pipe tobacco formulations. This product matches HTS 2401.20.83.40 exactly as dark air-cured (fired variant) Kentucky tobacco for non-cigarette products like pipes and chewing. Its intense smoke-cured aroma distinguishes it for specialty blends.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no quarantine pests, as required for unmanufactured tobacco imports
• Avoid common pitfall of generic 'dark tobacco' labeling; specify KY/TN air-cured and threshed status
• Use chapter 98 provisions for duty-free samples if importing small quantities for testing