Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Dust and Fragments

Fine dust and fragments from fire-cured Kentucky tobacco processing, categorized as tobacco refuse. HTS 2401.30.70.35 applies to this 'other' refuse from fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco. Ideal for flavoring in snuff or export blending.

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.

2401.30Same rate: 385%

If oriental-type fire-cured refuse

Different fire-cured varieties like Oriental shift to separate subheading.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If quota exceeded for 'other' refuse

Overflow enters filled subheadings with quota adjustments.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 385%

If duty-free samples

US Note allows certain tobacco samples duty-free under Chapter 98.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use certified moisture content <15% to qualify as unmanufactured refuse

Prepare origin certificates early; post-Sept 13 quota periods fill quickly for Philippines (3,000 MT)

Separate from leaf to avoid audit reclass to higher-duty 2401.30.35