Tennessee Fire-Cured Dark Tobacco Stems

Stems from Tennessee fire-cured dark tobacco, a type of unmanufactured tobacco refuse generated during threshing and leaf separation. Classified under HTS 2401.30.70.35 due to its specific fire-curing origin in Tennessee fire-cured tobacco. Commonly used in pipe tobacco blends or as filler in cigarettes.

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.

2401.30.37Lower: 35% vs 385%

If from other fire-cured types outside KY/TN

Non-Kentucky/Tennessee fire-cured refuse uses different statistical suffix.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If unstemmed whole leaf refuse

Intact leaf with refuse classified under wrapper tobacco headings.

2404Lower: 15% vs 385%

If homogenized or reconstituted

Chapter note prioritizes 2404 for any processed tobacco products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab analysis confirming fire-curing (smoky aroma profile) to match subheading specificity

Track aggregate imports under US Note (a) to stay within country limits like 12,000 MT Malawi

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests manufacturing; import as raw refuse for correct classification