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2401.20.85.60 - Blackfat 🖩

Details

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Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)37.5¢/kg
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty$1.10/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 2401.20.85.60, specifically covers "Blackfat" unmanufactured tobacco. This designation applies to tobacco that has been partly or wholly stemmed or stripped, and then threshed or similarly processed. The term "Blackfat" refers to a specific type of dark, air-cured tobacco known for its distinct characteristics, often used in certain blends.

The key differentiator for this subcategory lies in the specific type of tobacco it represents, "Blackfat," as opposed to other threshed and similarly processed tobacco varieties like Flue-cured, Burley, Maryland, or various fire-cured and dark-air cured types. While all share the processing of being stemmed/stripped and threshed, the nomenclature "Blackfat" signifies a particular cultivar or blend with unique aromatic and chemical properties.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 2401.20.85.60 is definitive for "Blackfat" tobacco meeting the preceding criteria, and it is intended for entry pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 24, which may outline specific import conditions or allowances for this particular type of unmanufactured tobacco.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2401.20.85.60?
HTS code 2401.20.85.60 covers Blackfat under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 24: Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes.
›What products are classified under 2401.20.85.60?
This classification covers Blackfat. It is a subcategory of Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (2401.20.85).
›What is the import duty rate for 2401.20.85.60?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2401.20.85.60 is 37.5¢/kg. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is $1.10/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2401.20.85.60?
Imports under HTS 2401.20.85.60 are measured in kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 2401.20.85.60?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate, Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) (duty-free treatment). And 9 more programs.
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