Dark-Fired Kentucky Pipe Tobacco

Robust dark-fired Kentucky tobacco for pipes, in retail jars. Fits HTS 2403.19.20.80 for other manufactured smoking tobacco sold to consumers in imported package. Excludes specific quota or water pipe categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2403.19Same rate: 35%

If dark-fired from quota countries

Specific dark-fired subheadings for limited origins.

2403.91Higher: 360% vs 35%

If reconstituted for pipe use

Homogenized tobacco regardless of end use in 2403.91.

2402.20.80Higher: 37.3% vs 35%

If predominantly substitutes

High substitute content for cigarettes in 2402.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Check origin against US Note 5 quotas (e.g

Malawi 12,000 MT)

Ensure jar size/labels indicate retail intent

Separate from chapter 98 entries for accurate quota tracking

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