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.

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.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If sun-cured or air-cured stems

Curing method determines refuse classification; fire-cured specifically under 2401.30.

2403.19.60Same rate: 35%

If reconstituted into retail sheet

Further manufacturing into consumer-ready sheets classifies as 'other smoking tobacco'.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If certain duty-free samples

Samples of these stems qualify for duty-free under Chapter 98 U.S. notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide stem length specs (cut/ground) in commercial invoice; ensure no commingling with cigarette-destined lots

Comply with TTB labeling previews for eventual product use