Fire-Cured Kentucky Cigar Blend

Partially mixed fire-cured Kentucky and Dark-fired tobaccos for cigar filler, requiring additional curing. HTS 2403.99.31.65 applies to this blended, partially manufactured tobacco for cigars.

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.

2402.20.80Higher: 37.3% vs 35%

If cigar leaf rather than manufactured filler

Whole leaf for cigars, stripped or not, is in dedicated heading 2402.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If processed for non-combustion inhalation devices

Chapter notes direct heated non-combustion tobacco products to 2404.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include curing process details to justify partial manufacture classification

Package in bulk hogsheads typical for industrial tobacco shipments

Reference U.S. notes for pre-1995 export eligibility if applicable to origin

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