Dark air-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 2401.30.27.40
Dark Air-Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Strips
These are strips of dark air-cured tobacco grown in Kentucky, fire-cured to develop a robust, smoky flavor profile ideal for pipe tobacco blends. Classified under HTS 2401.30.27.40 as dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco refuse intended for use in products other than cigarettes, such as chewing tobacco or snuff.
Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Scraps
Scrap material from dark air-cured tobacco leaves harvested in Tennessee, used primarily in plug chewing tobacco production. Falls under HTS 2401.30.27.40 as 'other' tobacco refuse of dark air-cured Kentucky-Tennessee type, explicitly for non-cigarette applications.
Kentucky Dark-Fired Tobacco Dust
Fine dust refuse generated from threshing dark air-cured, fire-cured Kentucky tobacco leaves, suitable for snuff manufacturing. HTS 2401.30.27.40 covers this as dark air-cured Kentucky/Tennessee refuse for non-cigarette products.
Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Midrib Waste
Midrib and stem waste from Tennessee dark air-cured tobacco processing, destined for chewing tobacco blends. Specifically classified in HTS 2401.30.27.40 as other Kentucky/Tennessee dark air-cured refuse for non-cigarette use.
Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Cured Tobacco Shreds
Shredded refuse from dark air-cured tobacco grown across Kentucky and Tennessee fire-cure belts, used in pipe and chewing blends. HTS 2401.30.27.40 applies to this regional specific non-cigarette tobacco refuse.