Tennessee Black Mammoth Stem Strips

Long, uncut stem strips from Tennessee Black Mammoth dark air-cured tobacco, under HTS 2401.30.23.40 for non-cigarette refuse like chewing tobacco production. These stems are threshed but unground, preserving structure for blending.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.10.65Higher: 367.5% vs 35%

If for cigarette manufacturing despite variety

End-use declaration for cigarettes overrides refuse classification into wrapper/leaf headings.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If stems are flavored or mixed with additives

Any preparation beyond threshing (e.g., flavoring) makes it 'other manufactured tobacco'.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If certain duty-free samples

U.S. Note allows duty-free entry for qualifying tobacco samples under Chapter 98.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments with exact variety (e.g

Black Mammoth) and curing method for audit-proof classification

Prepare for FDA tobacco product registration if end-use involves consumer products post-import