Fermented Blackfat Threshed Strips from China
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 — China → United States
385%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Document fermentation process to confirm unmanufactured status; track quota usage per country
• Ensure strips are bulk-packed
• Beware of combustion inhalation reclassification