Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Stems for Pipe Blend from Canada
Whole, unprocessed stems sourced from dark air-cured tobacco grown in Tennessee, ideal for extracting flavors in artisanal pipe tobacco blends. Falls under HTS 2401.30.33.40 due to specific regional variety, uncut/unground state, and entry under quota limits in additional U.S. Note 5. Commonly used by blenders for its robust, earthy profile without further breakdown.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure quota certificate from designated agency and ensure stems arrive in bales showing no mechanical processing; label with grower region
• Pitfall: Misdeclaration as generic refuse leads to quota denial; pair with Chapter 98 for duty-free samples