Threshed Fire-Cured Kentucky Tobacco from US Quota Origins

Threshed fire-cured Kentucky-style tobacco from quota countries like Philippines, stripped and processed for export blending. Classified in HTS 2401.20.85.90 under U.S. Note 5 for specified imports.

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.

2401.20.85.10Same rate: 35%

If over quota or non-Note 5 origins

Non-quota entries use the base 'other' subheading with potentially higher duties.

2401.10.21Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If imported without stemming

Unstemmed/threshed classifies under primary unstemmed provisions.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If certain duty-free samples

U.S. Note allows Chapter 98 duty-free for qualifying tobacco samples.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm origin-specific quota (e.g

3,000 MT Philippines); document as 'not for cigarettes' if hand-rolling per Note 5(e); use licensed customs brokers for quota filings

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