Tennessee Dark Fire-Cured Refuse Blend from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Document export date pre-Sept 13, 1995 for legacy quota eligibility per U.S. note (d)
• Conduct lab tests for nicotine/glycerol content to confirm no 'water pipe tobacco' traits
• Use bulk packaging under 500kg to qualify as unprocessed refuse, avoiding retail set rules