Fire-Cured Tennessee By-Pass Tobacco Strips

Threshed by-pass strips of fire-cured Tennessee tobacco, minimally processed post-harvest. Falls under HTS 2401.20.87.35 as regional fire-cured, stemmed/stripped unmanufactured tobacco. Popular for rustic chewing tobacco and pipe mixtures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20.60Lower: 35% vs 385%

If flue-cured rather than fire-cured

Flue-curing method places it in a separate processing subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide evidence of 'by-pass' processing without reconstitution; segregate from other cures during customs exam

Utilize pre-1995 export provisions if applicable for quota relief