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Stemmed Kentucky Fire-Cured Light Air-Cured Tobacco

Wholly stemmed, threshed fire-cured light air-cured tobacco from Kentucky, processed for minimal fermentation. Classified in HTS 2401.20.87.35 for its regional fire-curing and processing level as unmanufactured tobacco. Ideal for aromatic pipe tobaccos and export blends.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+37.5%387.5%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%—350%
🇯🇵Japan350%—350%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.20Same rate: 387.5%

If sun-cured instead of fire-cured

Sun-cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco uses a different curing method, changing the subheading.

2401.10Lower: 12.5% vs 387.5%

If unstemmed fire-cured

Lack of stemming shifts to the not stemmed/stripped category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document stemming and threshing processes with processing logs; confirm no additives to stay in unmanufactured category

• Monitor September quota periods and use chapter 98 for duty-free samples where applicable