Kentucky Dark Fired Tobacco for Pipe Blends from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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