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.

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.

2401.10Lower: 360% vs 385%

If flue-cured midribs

Curing method determines primary classification in 2401.10.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If 'water pipe tobacco' mixture

Quota subheading 2403.91.45 applies if reformulated per definition.

2404Lower: 15% vs 385%

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