Dark-air cured Kentucky and Tennessee
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 2401.20.87.40
Kentucky Dark-Fired Tobacco (Threshed)
Threshed dark-air cured tobacco grown in Kentucky, featuring a rich, smoky flavor from the air-curing process without flue heat. This unmanufactured tobacco is partly stemmed and processed for blending in cigarettes or pipe tobacco. It falls under HTS 2401.20.87.40 due to its specific regional origin and dark-air curing method as defined in the tariff schedule.
Tennessee Dark-Air Cured Tobacco (Stemmed)
Partly or wholly stemmed dark-air cured tobacco from Tennessee, known for its robust, earthy profile ideal for strong cigarette blends. This threshed product undergoes similar processing without fermentation. Classified in HTS 2401.20.87.40 for its precise curing type and geographic specificity.
Burley-Type Dark Kentucky Tobacco (Threshed)
Threshed Kentucky burley variant dark-air cured, delivering deep flavor for premium pipe and chewing tobacco blends. Partly stemmed and processed similarly to standard dark-fired. HTS 2401.20.87.40 applies to this regional, curing-specific unmanufactured tobacco.
Kentucky Dark Tobacco for Pipe Blends (Processed)
Threshed and partly stemmed dark-air cured Kentucky tobacco optimized for aromatic pipe mixtures. Its smoky character comes from traditional air-curing in barns. Fits HTS 2401.20.87.40 as unmanufactured, regionally specific threshed tobacco.
Tennessee Air-Cured Fire-Type Tobacco (Stemmed)
Stemmed and threshed dark-air cured tobacco from Tennessee, akin to fire-cured but using pure air method for intense flavor in cigarettes. Unmanufactured and processed for bulk blending. HTS 2401.20.87.40 designates this KY/TN specific variety.
Dark-Fired KY-TN Leaf Tobacco (Threshed Bulk)
Bulk threshed dark-air cured leaf from Kentucky and Tennessee regions, used in heavy cigar and snuff production. Partly stripped for efficiency in manufacturing. Precisely matches HTS 2401.20.87.40 for its curing and origin.