Kentucky Dark Fire-Cured Stem Refuse from Canada
Refuse in the form of intact stems from Kentucky dark fire-cured tobacco, meeting HTS 2401.30.23.35 criteria as unmanufactured, unprocessed tobacco refuse for non-cigarette end uses such as chewing tobacco or export blending.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Conduct moisture content tests to ensure stems remain unprocessed per HTS definition
• Use FDA prior notice for tobacco imports if applicable
• Avoid quota overages by monitoring USTR regulations