Tennessee Dark-Air Cured Smoking Leaf Tobacco from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm tobacco type via curing affidavits; exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from quota counting
• Monitor fiscal year Sept 13-Sept 12 for aggregate limits
• Label as 'for use in products other than cigarettes' if applicable per Note 5(e)