Fermented Blackfat Threshed Strips from Canada
Fermented Blackfat strips undergo air-curing, stemming, threshing, and natural fermentation for deep flavor in blends. HTS 2401.20.87.60 covers this as processed Blackfat tobacco, still unmanufactured. Used in specialty non-cigarette products like plug chewing tobacco.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Document fermentation process to confirm unmanufactured status; track quota usage per country
• Ensure strips are bulk-packed
• Beware of combustion inhalation reclassification