Dark Air-Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Strips from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify origin documentation to confirm Kentucky/Tennessee production and dark air-curing process for quota eligibility under US Note 1
• Provide end-use certification proving tobacco is for non-cigarette products to avoid reclassification
• Monitor annual quantitative limits for dark air-cured tobacco; exceedance triggers higher duty rates