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.

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.

2401.10Higher: 360% vs 35%

If Oriental-type fire-cured

Oriental fire-cured varieties use different unmanufactured leaf subheadings despite similar curing.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If prepared for retail 'homogenized' sale

Retail-ready homogenized fillers from stems shift to 'other smoking tobacco' manufactured category.

2401.30.37Same rate: 35%

If for products other than cigarettes but different regional type

Other fire-cured types like Virginia fall under adjacent subheadings for stems.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact processing (pulverized) and end use on entry docs; monitor annual quota (e.g

80,200 MT for Brazil)

Avoid common pitfall of incomplete moisture content declaration affecting duty assessment