Whole Leaf Stems Dark Air-Cured KY-TN Type
Intact stems attached to minimal leaf fragments from dark air-cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco, threshed for refuse category. Enters under HTS 2401.30.33.40 pursuant to U.S. Note 5 for quota control on dark air-cured stems. Used in bulk for pipe tobacco casing and flavoring.
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• Separate from leaf material during customs exam; quota applies aggregate Sept-Sept period
• Use FTZ for storage if quota unavailable to avoid penalties
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