Fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee
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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 2401.30.27.35
Fire-Cured Kentucky Burley Tobacco Refuse
This is tobacco refuse derived from fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco, primarily consisting of stems, dust, and small leaf fragments left after threshing. Classified under HTS 2401.30.27.35 as fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco refuse intended for use in products other than cigarettes, such as pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. It undergoes minimal processing beyond threshing to retain its characteristic smoky flavor profile.
Tennessee Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems
Midribs and stems from fire-cured Tennessee tobacco, a key type of tobacco refuse used in blending for non-cigarette products. Falls under HTS 2401.30.27.35 due to its fire-curing origin in Kentucky-Tennessee regions and designation for uses like snuff or roll-your-own non-cigarette tobacco. The refuse retains natural oils and flavors from open-fire curing.
Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Dust
Fine particulate dust and screenings from threshing fire-cured Kentucky tobacco, categorized as tobacco refuse. HTS 2401.30.27.35 applies to this unmanufactured refuse from Kentucky-Tennessee fire-cured types for non-cigarette end-uses like flavoring in chewing tobacco. It provides bold, smoky notes ideal for blending.
Fire-Cured KY-TN Tobacco Screenings
Small leaf fragments and screenings sifted from fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco during processing, qualifying as refuse. Under HTS 2401.30.27.35 for non-cigarette uses such as pipe tobacco mixtures or moist snuff bases. The unique fire-curing imparts a robust, earthy aroma.
Tennessee Dark Fire-Cured Refuse Blend
Blended refuse (stems, dust, lamina scraps) from dark fire-cured Tennessee tobacco, unmanufactured and threshed. Classifies in HTS 2401.30.27.35 as Kentucky-Tennessee fire-cured refuse for non-cigarette products like chewing or plug tobacco. Offers intense smoky character from traditional open-pit curing.