Tennessee Burley-Type Dark-Air Cured Tobacco from China
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.
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
• Provide lab analysis for curing method verification; track country-specific quotas (e.g
• 12,000 MT Zimbabwe)
• Ensure not 'prepared for retail' to avoid chapter 24 heading 2404
• Separate from cigarette tobacco per Note 5(e)