Fire-Cured Kentucky Burley Tobacco Refuse

This is tobacco refuse derived from fire-cured Kentucky Burley tobacco, consisting of stems, dust, and small fragments left after leaf processing. It falls under HTS 2401.30.70.35 as 'Fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee' tobacco refuse, which is unmanufactured tobacco waste from these specific curing methods and regions. Used primarily in blending or industrial tobacco products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.30.33Lower: 35% vs 385%

If stems only, exceeding quota limits

Stem waste from fire-cured Kentucky/TN tobacco classified separately if not general refuse.

2401.30Same rate: 385%

If processed into scrap or cuttings

Further processed refuse moves to 'other' category beyond basic threshed refuse.

2403.99.60Lower: 35% vs 385%

If quota exceeded and prepared for consumer use

Quota overflow tobacco refuse enters manufactured category with different limits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin against US Note quotas (e.g

80,200 MT for Brazil); exceedance shifts to higher duties

Provide curing method certification as fire-cured from Kentucky/Tennessee-type processes to avoid reclassification

Document as refuse (stems/dust only) to prevent confusion with leaf tobacco under 2401.30.35