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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.30.37Same rate: 35%

If for products other than cigarettes but not KY/TN dark air-cured

Generic 'other' refuse subheading applies to non-regional specific dark air-cured types.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If further processed into flavored cuts

Minor processing into consumer-ready forms shifts to manufactured tobacco heading.

2402.10Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If leaf cigarettes or cigar leaf

Whole leaves for wrappers classify separately from processed refuse.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure packaging prevents dust contamination; CBP may reject entries with improper containment

Submit affidavits from US blenders confirming non-cigarette end-use to support classification

Track cumulative imports against 10,750 MT quota for dark air-cured categories to avoid over-limit duties