Dark-Air Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco
This is a premium dark-air cured tobacco variety grown in Kentucky, partly or wholly stemmed and threshed for processing. It falls under HTS 2401.20.85.40 as dark-air cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. Known for its robust flavor used in pipe blends and chewing tobacco.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not threshed or similarly processed
Unstemmed or unthreshed tobacco falls under the earlier subheading for crude forms before processing.
If for flue-cured varieties from quota countries
Flue-cured tobacco from eligible origins uses different subheadings under Note 5 provisions.
If exceeding Note 5 quota quantities
Over-quota imports shift to general 'other' categories outside specific Note 5 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 5 quotas (e.g
• Brazil, Zimbabwe); provide export documentation pre-Sept 13, 1995 if applicable
• Ensure accurate stemming/threshing declaration to avoid reclassification
• Track aggregate annual imports to stay within country-specific limits
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.85.40
Tennessee Dark-Air Cured Smoking Leaf Tobacco
Threshed, stemmed dark-air cured tobacco leaves from Tennessee regions, optimized for smoking products like pipes and cigars. Classified in HTS 2401.20.85.40 due to its specific dark-air curing method and compliance with U.S. import quotas under Additional Note 5. Delivers bold, earthy notes ideal for blending.
Kentucky Dark-Fired Cured Pipe Tobacco Leaf
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Tennessee Burley-Type Dark-Air Cured Tobacco
Threshed Burley-style dark-air cured tobacco grown in Tennessee, partly stripped for use in chewing and snuff production. Fits HTS 2401.20.85.40 as dark-air cured from the specified regions, entered per quota note. Offers nutty, full-bodied flavor for traditional American blends.
Kentucky-Tennessee Dark-Air Cured Stemmed Filler Tobacco
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Dark-Air Cured Tennessee Twist Tobacco Leaf
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Kentucky Dark-Air Cured Snuff Base Tobacco
Partially stemmed, threshed dark-air cured Kentucky tobacco serving as base for dry and moist snuff. HTS 2401.20.85.40 due to regional curing specificity and Additional U.S. Note 5 entry requirements. Fermentable leaf with high nicotine content.