Fire-Cured Tennessee Dark Fire Tobacco Stems

Stems from fire-cured Tennessee dark fire tobacco, separated as tobacco refuse for use in snuff or plug chewing tobacco manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2401.30.37.35 for its specific fire-cured Kentucky-Tennessee characteristics and entry under quota limits. These are threshed but unmanufactured materials not for direct consumer retail.

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.

2401.30.35Same rate: 35%

If stems from dark air-cured rather than fire-cured variety

Curing method determines subheading; air-cured refuse uses separate quota category.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If processed and entered under quota as other manufactured tobacco

Further manufacturing shifts from unmanufactured refuse to finished products under quota subheadings.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If sun-cured or considered oriental-type refuse

Different curing types (sun vs fire) fall under distinct unmanufactured refuse headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit USTR quota certificate prior to entry; quantities aggregate across Sept 13-Sept 12 period

Label clearly as fire-cured Kentucky/Tennessee type to avoid reclassification

Common pitfall: warehouse withdrawals count toward quota—track carefully