Oriental Tobacco Unstemmed Leaf

Sun-cured oriental tobacco leaves, unstemmed, for use in pipe mixtures or rolling tobacco excluding cigarettes, classified as 'other' under HTS 2401.10.61.90.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

2401.30.35Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for cigarette production

Oriental leaf for cigs enters quota-limited subheadings.

2401.10Same rate: 17.5%

If fire-cured

Different curing method (fire-cured) changes to specific light air-cured category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis confirming no wrapper content over 35%

Adhere to pre-1995 export rules for legacy quota eligibility from origin countries

Use Chapter 98 for duty-free samples but declare separately