Fire-Cured Kentucky Tobacco Midribs
Thick midrib veins removed as refuse from fire-cured dark air-cured Kentucky tobacco leaves. Classified in HTS 2401.30.70.40 as specific regional dark air-cured tobacco refuse.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flue-cured midribs
Curing method determines primary classification in 2401.10.
If 'water pipe tobacco' mixture
Quota subheading 2403.91.45 applies if reformulated per definition.
If for inhalation products
Chapter note mandates 2404 for any 'inhalation without combustion' items.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Separate midribs from leaf to avoid valuation disputes with prime tobacco
• Eligible for lower duties if exported pre-Sept 13, 1995 with proof
Related Products under HTS 2401.30.70.40
Dark Air-Cured Kentucky Fire-Cured Tobacco Refuse
This is tobacco refuse, including stems, dust, and scraps, derived from dark air-cured tobacco grown in Kentucky using fire-curing methods. It falls under HTS 2401.30.70.40 as 'Dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee' tobacco refuse, which is unmanufactured and processed only by threshing or similar means.
Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Stems
Stems and midribs collected as refuse from dark air-cured tobacco cultivated in Tennessee regions. Classified under HTS 2401.30.70.40 due to its specific regional and curing characteristics as unmanufactured tobacco refuse.
Kentucky Dark-Fired Tobacco Dust
Fine dust and particles sifted from threshing dark air-cured, fire-cured tobacco from Kentucky farms. This refuse qualifies for HTS 2401.30.70.40 as it matches the 'Dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee' category without further manufacture.
Tennessee Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Scraps
Irregular scraps and broken pieces from dark air-cured Tennessee tobacco after threshing. Falls precisely under HTS 2401.30.70.40 for other dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco refuse.