Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Smoking Leaf Tobacco from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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