Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Smoking Leaf Tobacco

Threshed dark air-cured tobacco leaves from Tennessee regions, processed for use in pipe tobacco mixtures and roll-your-own non-cigarette products. Classified under HTS 2401.20.83.40 due to its specific curing method, regional origin, and explicit non-cigarette application. Known for its robust, earthy taste suitable for premium pipe blends.

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 other dark air-cured types not from KY/TN

Only Kentucky and Tennessee dark air-cured gets this specific code; others fall into general dark air-cured.

2403.19.60Same rate: 35%

If further processed into smoking tobacco

Once manufactured into finished smoking tobacco (not just threshed), it moves to Chapter 24 heading 2403.

2401.10Higher: 360% vs 35%

If for cigar leaf binder or wrapper use

Designated cigar binder/wrapper tobacco uses separate subheadings even if dark air-cured.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use statements certifying non-cigarette application to prevent misclassification into higher-duty categories

Monitor country-specific quotas (e.g

Brazil, Zimbabwe) as aggregate limits apply to this subheading

Label bales clearly with processing details (threshed, dark air-cured) and store in climate-controlled conditions to maintain quality

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