Tennessee Dark-Fired Tobacco Stems

Unprocessed stems from dark air-cured (dark-fired) Tennessee tobacco, meeting HTS 2401.30.23.40 criteria as uncut, unground tobacco refuse for non-cigarette applications like snuff or twist tobacco. These stems provide robust flavor profiles ideal for chewing tobacco blends.

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.

2401.30.35Same rate: 35%

If from dark air-cured other than Kentucky/Tennessee

Stems from non-Kentucky/Tennessee dark air-cured tobacco use a parallel but geographically distinct subheading.

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If sun-cured or fire-cured stems from similar regions

Different curing methods shift classification to cigar leaf or wrapper refuse headings.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If containing nicotine for inhalation without combustion

Chapter note prioritizes heading 2404 for any 'other manufactured tobacco' including nicotine inhalers over unmanufactured refuse.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab analysis confirming 'dark air-cured' status and no pulverization to prevent disputes

Declare intended end-use explicitly in entry docs; misdeclaration risks penalty for cigarette-assumed use

Check against annual quantitative limits per country; bulk shipments from quota countries need prior USTR approval