Kentucky Fire-Cured Dark-Fired Tobacco Midribs

Midrib waste from Kentucky dark-fired tobacco, threshed and processed as refuse for use in plug or twist chewing tobaccos. Falls under HTS 2401.30.37.35 as fire-cured Kentucky/Tennessee refuse entered pursuant to quota for other-than-cigarette applications.

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.

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If under cigar binder leaf refuse quota

Quota-specific subheadings separate cigar leaf refuse from general refuse.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If treated for inhalation without combustion devices

Chapter note mandates 2404 for any non-combustion inhalation products.

2401.30Same rate: 35%

If not entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 provisions

Non-quota fire-cured refuse uses statistical suffix outside preferential rates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis confirming fire-curing (no flue or air-curing contaminants)

Track warehouse withdrawals as they count toward quota

Common issue: mislabeling as 'unthreshed' leading to wrong subheading

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