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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for cigar filler tobacco refuse
Cigar-specific leaf refuse has separate classification outside general dark air-cured refuse.
If made into cigarettes
Any tobacco prepared for retail cigarette use shifts to heading 2402.
If treated with reconstitution processes
Reconstituted or homogenized forms must go to 2404 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm 'dark air-cured' curing method via lab analysis if disputed; enter only within Sept 13-Sept 12 quota period
• Exclude chapter 98 claims from quota subheadings
• Consult USTR for current quota balances by origin country
Related Products 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.
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.