Fire-Cured Tennessee Light Air-Cured Tobacco Refuse

Refuse including stems and midrib waste from fire-cured Tennessee light air-cured tobacco varieties. This unmanufactured tobacco refuse is specifically under HTS 2401.30.70.35 for fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee types. Used in chew tobacco production.

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.

2401.20.33Lower: 35% vs 385%

If flue-cured instead of fire-cured

Curing method determines primary heading; flue-cured refuse separate.

2401.30Same rate: 385%

If sun-cured KY/TN type

Sun-curing changes classification from fire-cured category.

2403.19.60Lower: 35% vs 385%

If quota exceeded and water pipe prep

Excess enters other manufactured tobacco quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label bales clearly as 'fire-cured KY/TN refuse' to facilitate CBP inspection

Monitor USTR regulations for quota proration across 9 listed countries

Ensure no glycerol/additives; otherwise risks 2403.11 exclusion