Other Countries Dark Air-Cured Tobacco

Dark air-cured smoking tobacco from quota-eligible 'other countries' (3,000 MT limit), prepared for pipe or RYO use per U.S. Note 5. Classified under HTS 2403.19.60 for miscellaneous quota tobacco.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

2401.30.37Same rate: 35%

If unmanufactured air-cured

Raw air-cured tobacco is heading 2401; processing creates 2403 classification.

2403.19Same rate: 35%

If non-quota eligible origins

Countries not listed in Note 5 use the unrestricted 'other' subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

'Other countries' quota is residual 3,000 MT; confirm non-listed origin eligibility

Provide detailed country-of-origin certification to avoid default to general rates

Smallest quota category—import conservatively to avoid rejections

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Brazilian Flue-Cured Smoking Tobacco

Loose flue-cured Virginia tobacco sourced from Brazil, prepared for pipe or roll-your-own smoking, entered under the quota limits specified in Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 24. This smoking tobacco falls under HTS 2403.19.60 due to its origin and compliance with the quantitative restrictions for non-cigar use.

Zimbabwean Burley Pipe Tobacco

Burley tobacco variety from Zimbabwe, manufactured into loose form for pipe smoking, subject to the 12,000 metric ton quota in Additional U.S. Note 5. Classified under HTS 2403.19.60 as other smoking tobacco entered pursuant to quota provisions for specified countries.

Philippine Cavendish Roll-Your-Own Tobacco

Cavendish-processed tobacco from the Philippines for roll-your-own cigarettes, entered under the 3,000 metric ton quota of U.S. Note 5. This product qualifies for HTS 2403.19.60 as manufactured smoking tobacco, not prepared for retail in identical consumer packaging.

Malawi Dark-Fired Smoking Tobacco

Dark-fired tobacco from Malawi, processed for loose smoking in pipes or hand-rolled products, pursuant to the 12,000 MT quota in Additional U.S. Note 5. HTS 2403.19.60 applies to this quota-eligible manufactured tobacco.

Thai Rustica Pipe Tobacco Blend

Rustica tobacco blend from Thailand, manufactured for pipe smoking and entered under the 7,000 MT quota provision of U.S. Note 5. This falls under HTS 2403.19.60 for other quota-specified smoking tobacco.

Guatemalan Oriental Smoking Tobacco

Oriental-style tobacco from Guatemala processed for loose smoking, compliant with the 10,000 MT quota in Additional U.S. Note 5. Classified in HTS 2403.19.60 as other manufactured smoking tobacco under quota provisions.