Fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee
Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco refuse: > Other: > To be used in products other than cigarettes: > Tobacco stems: > Cut, ground or pulverized > Fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 2401.30.25.35
Fire-Cured Kentucky Cut Tobacco Stems
These are cut tobacco stems sourced from fire-cured Kentucky tobacco plants, processed for use in non-cigarette products like pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. They fall under HTS 2401.30.25.35 as cut tobacco refuse from fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee varieties, intended for products other than cigarettes. The fire-curing process imparts a distinctive smoky flavor, making them ideal for blending in premium pipe mixtures.
Tennessee Fire-Cured Ground Tobacco Stems
Ground stems from fire-cured Tennessee tobacco, threshed and pulverized for blending in snuff or pipe tobacco blends excluding cigarettes. Classified in HTS 2401.30.25.35 due to their origin, processing as cut/ground stems, and non-cigarette end use as tobacco refuse. The intense curing flavor profile suits dark fire-cured applications.
Kentucky Dark Fire-Cured Pulverized Stems
Pulverized tobacco stems from Kentucky dark fire-cured tobacco, used primarily in chewing tobacco and moist snuff formulations. This HTS 2401.30.25.35 covers their refuse status, specific regional curing, and pulverized form for non-cigarette products. Dark firing enhances bold, earthy notes for specialty blends.
Fire-Cured Burley Kentucky Ground Stems
Ground stems derived from Kentucky fire-cured Burley tobacco, threshed for use in pipe tobacco and roll-your-own non-cigarette products. Fits HTS 2401.30.25.35 as processed refuse from specified fire-cured regions, excluding cigarette applications per U.S. notes.
Tennessee Dark-Fired Cut Tobacco Stems
Cut stems from Tennessee dark-fired curing process, suitable for blending in premium chewing and pipe tobaccos. HTS 2401.30.25.35 applies to these regional fire-cured stems processed as refuse for non-cigarette end uses.