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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dark fire-cured and not specifically Kentucky-Tennessee variety
Dark fire-cured tobacco refuse falls under a separate subheading based on curing method and regional type.
If unstemmed whole leaf rather than refuse
Whole unmanufactured tobacco leaves are classified in heading 2401.10, not refuse in 2401.30.
If further processed into reconstituted sheets or homogenized refuse
Advanced processing beyond threshing moves it to manufactured tobacco in heading 2403.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin compliance with U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• 10,750 MT aggregate); exceedance shifts to higher duty rates
• Provide documentation certifying use in non-cigarette products to avoid reclassification under cigarette subheadings
• Ensure accurate moisture content labeling (typically 12-15%) to prevent disputes over 'unmanufactured' status
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.27.35
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.