Cut Kentucky Burley Fire-Cured Stem Filler from Canada
Cut and ground stems from Kentucky fire-cured burley-type tobacco used as low-cost filler in manufactured products. Specifically classified in HTS 2401.30.35.35 for quota-eligible pulverized fire-cured KY-TN refuse. Essential component in budget cigarette and RYO blends.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Use licensed customs broker familiar with tobacco quotas; aggregate tracking critical
• Provide curing process certification from origin producer
• Separate storage required to maintain quota purity from general inventory