Fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee
Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco refuse: > Other: > Other: > Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions: > Tobacco stems: > Not cut, not ground and not pulverized > Fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee
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 2401.30.33.35
Fire-Cured Kentucky Tobacco Stems
Uncured stems from Fire-Cured Kentucky tobacco, not cut, ground, or pulverized, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.33.35. These stems are entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 provisions for quota-limited imports from eligible countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe. Primarily used in blending for pipe tobacco or as filler in manufactured products.
Tennessee Fire-Cured Tobacco Stems
Whole, unprocessed stems from Tennessee fire-cured tobacco varieties, meeting HTS 2401.30.33.35 criteria as refuse entered under U.S. Note 5 quota. These light fire-cured stems are key for aromatic pipe blends and reconstitution in cigarette production.
Burley-Type Fire-Cured KY-TN Tobacco Stems
Unprocessed stems from burley-style Fire-Cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco, classified in 2401.30.33.35 for quota entry as tobacco refuse. Used extensively in U.S. pipe tobacco manufacturing and as low-nicotine fillers.
Dark Fire-Cured Kentucky Stem Refuse
Dark air/fire-cured Kentucky tobacco stems, unthreshed and intact, under HTS 2401.30.33.35 for U.S. Note 5 quota compliance. Common in snuff and chewing tobacco production as base material.
One Pound Bale Fire-Cured TN Stems
Baled Tennessee fire-cured tobacco stems in 1-lb units, unprocessed refuse per HTS 2401.30.33.35 and Additional U.S. Note 5. Packaged for industrial blending, not retail consumer sale.
Industrial Grade KY Fire-Cured Stems
Bulk industrial-grade stems from Fire-Cured Kentucky tobacco, qualifying as unground refuse in HTS 2401.30.33.35 under quota provisions. Destined for reconstitution mills and export blends.