Ground Fire-Cured KY-TN Tobacco Stems for Blending

Ground stems from Fire-Cured Kentucky-Tennessee tobacco, cut and pulverized for pipe tobacco or snuff blending applications. HTS 2401.30.35.35 applies to quota-entered pulverized stems of this specific curing type. Offers cost-effective flavor enhancement from natural refuse material.

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.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If sun-cured rather than fire-cured

Curing method determines primary heading; sun-cured stems fall under different subheading.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' in identical form

U.S. note defines retail-ready packaging shifting to manufactured 'homogenized' tobacco.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If qualifying as duty-free samples

U.S. note allows certain tobacco samples duty-free under Chapter 98.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pre-clear quota availability with CBP before shipment; Brazil dominates with 80,200 MT allocation

Label bales clearly as 'pulverized stems - Fire-Cured KY-TN' with lot traceability

Monitor USTR notices for quota adjustments or suspensions