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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from other fire-cured types outside KY/TN
Non-Kentucky/Tennessee fire-cured refuse uses different statistical suffix.
If unstemmed whole leaf refuse
Intact leaf with refuse classified under wrapper tobacco headings.
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
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Fire-Cured Kentucky Burley Tobacco Refuse
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Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Dust and Fragments
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Fire-Cured Tennessee Light Air-Cured Tobacco Refuse
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Kentucky-Tennessee Fire-Cured Stem Scrap
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