Kentucky Dark Fired Tobacco Refuse from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• 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