Processed Blackfat Tobacco Flue-Cured Variant

A threshed and stripped blackfat tobacco variant using flue-curing for richer flavor, destined for chewing tobacco or snuff production excluding cigarettes. HTS 2401.20.83.60 applies to this partly processed unmanufactured tobacco specified as Blackfat for non-cigarette end uses. Typically imported in hogsheads for manufacturers.

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.

2401.10.65Higher: 367.5% vs 35%

If entirely unprocessed

Whole leaf unstemmed tobacco without threshing stays in 2401.10.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If prepared as 'homogenized' filler

Homogenized filled/binder for cigars moves to manufactured 2403.91.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for duty-free samples

Certain tobacco samples qualify for duty-free under Chapter 98 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain certificates of analysis confirming Blackfat variety and processing method

Avoid quota overages by tracking annual imports under U.S

Note 5 country limits

Separate from cigarette-bound lots in documentation to prevent misclassification