Dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee
Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco refuse: > Other: > Other: > Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions: > Other > Dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 2401.30.37.40
Dark Air-Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Leaves
These are dark air-cured tobacco leaves from Kentucky, processed by fire-curing to develop a robust, smoky flavor profile typical of the region. Classified under HTS 2401.30.37.40 as dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco refuse or unmanufactured tobacco entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 5 quota provisions. They are threshed or similarly processed but remain unmanufactured, suitable for blending in pipe tobacco or snuff.
Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Stems
Stems from dark air-cured tobacco grown in Tennessee, fire-cured for dark color and strong flavor, considered tobacco refuse. Falls under HTS 2401.30.37.40 as 'other' dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco entered under quota provisions of U.S. Note 5. Used primarily in chewing tobacco or as filler in blends.
Kentucky Dark Fired Tobacco Refuse
Tobacco refuse including midribs and scraps from Kentucky dark-fired air-cured tobacco, known for its bold, earthy taste. HTS 2401.30.37.40 covers this as dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee refuse entered under U.S. Note 5 quantitative limits. Commonly used in strong pipe tobaccos or export blends.
Fire-Cured Dark Tennessee Leaf Scraps
Scraps and fragments from fire-cured dark air-cured tobacco leaves sourced from Tennessee farms. Classified in HTS 2401.30.37.40 for dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco refuse under quota provisions. Ideal for industrial blending in snuff or strong chewing products.
Kentucky-Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Dust
Fine dust and siftings classified as refuse from dark air-cured tobacco of Kentucky and Tennessee origin. HTS 2401.30.37.40 applies to such quota-entered unmanufactured tobacco refuse. Used in flavoring extracts or as base for fermented products.
Dark Fired Kentucky Tobacco Midribs
Midrib refuse from dark fired air-cured Kentucky tobacco, threshed for industrial use. Under HTS 2401.30.37.40 as Kentucky-Tennessee dark air-cured entered per U.S. Note 5. Provides structure in plug chewing tobacco production.
Tennessee Dark Cured Tobacco Waste
Processing waste from dark air-cured Tennessee tobacco, including fragments and dust. HTS 2401.30.37.40 for quota-entered dark Kentucky-Tennessee refuse. Suited for export to chew or snuff markets.