Flue-Cured Virginia Bright Leaf Tobacco
Flue-cured Virginia bright leaf tobacco is a light-colored, high-nicotine variety grown primarily in the U.S. Southeast and exported in bulk bales for cigarette blending. This unstemmed, threshed tobacco falls under HTS 2401.10.63.30 as flue-cured leaf entered under U.S. Note 5 quota provisions from eligible countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe. It is not wrapper tobacco and is processed only to the extent of threshing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing over 35% wrapper tobacco
Wrapper content threshold shifts classification to higher wrapper subheading in 2401.10
If stemmed or stripped
Stemming/stripping moves it from unstemmed 2401.10 to stemmed 2401.20 category
If burley variety rather than flue-cured
Different curing method (air-cured vs flue-cured) determines specific light air-cured subheading
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify export date and origin certification to qualify under U.S
• Note 5 quota; excludes Canada/Mexico/Israel
• Provide warehouse receipts showing no exceeding of annual metric ton limits per country
• Monitor USTR regulations for quota adjustments and prepare for potential reclassification if stemmed
Related Products under HTS 2401.10.63.30
Brazilian Flue-Cured FC72 Tobacco Leaf
FC72 is a premium flue-cured Virginia-type tobacco from Brazil's southern growing regions, harvested at optimal maturity for cigarette filler. Entered unstemmed in hogsheads under the 80,200 MT Brazil quota of U.S. Note 5, it qualifies for HTS 2401.10.63.30 due to flue-curing process and lack of wrapper content.
Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco
High-quality flue-cured bright leaf from Zimbabwe's Mashonaland region, prized for mild flavor in American blend cigarettes. Shipped unstemmed/threshed under the 12,000 MT U.S. Note 5 quota, classified in 2401.10.63.30 for flue-cured type without wrapper tobacco.
Argentinian Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco
Flue-cured Virginia leaf from Argentina's Salta province, cured in bulk barns for export as cigarette base tobacco. Falls under HTS 2401.10.63.30 for 10,750 MT quota entries, unstemmed with no wrapper, meeting chapter definitions for threshed unmanufactured tobacco.
Flue-Cured Oriental-Style Filler Tobacco
Sun-ripened then flue-cured Oriental-type tobacco adapted for filler use, imported unstemmed from quota-eligible regions. Classified in 2401.10.63.30 as flue-cured light leaf under Note 5, distinct from traditional air-cured Oriental types.