Virginia Bright Tobacco Seeds
Premium seeds from the Virginia Brightleaf tobacco cultivar, designed for sowing in flue-cured production systems to yield light-colored leaves ideal for American blend cigarettes. These seeds are classified as 'other' seeds for sowing under Chapter 12, in packages not exceeding 500 g.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1201100000–1214900090).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a seed analysis certificate to confirm the variety
• Check if the seeds require a CFIA import permit
• Ensure the package weight is under 500 g to use this tariff item
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