Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Smoking Leaf Tobacco from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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