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.

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.

2403.11.00Same rate: 35%

If mixed with glycerol for water pipes

Subheading note specifically defines water pipe tobacco mixtures excluding pure refuse.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If sun-cured or generic fire-cured refuse

Curing method determines primary refuse classification pathway.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label bales clearly with 'For Non-Cigarette Use Only' to support subheading claim

Maintain chain-of-custody records from farm to port for quota verification

Test for glycerol content; presence could trigger water pipe tobacco exclusion rules