Dark-Air Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco from China
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.
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
• 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