Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf
Unstemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, light air-cured, not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper, processed only by threshing. Classified under HTS 2401.10.63.90 as 'other' flue-cured leaf entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe. Used primarily for blending in cigarettes.
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 tobacco exceeding 35% shifts classification to the wrapper-specific subheading in 2401.10.41
If stemmed or stripped
Once stems are removed, unmanufactured tobacco moves to heading 2401.20 for stemmed/stripped leaf
If used for cigarette tobacco preparation
Tobacco prepared for hand-rolled cigarettes falls under 2401.30 per U.S. Note 5(e)
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country quota availability under U.S
• Note 5 before shipment; provide export certification from origin dated pre-1995 if applicable
• Include lab analysis confirming no wrapper tobacco over 35%
• Track aggregate annual imports to avoid over-quota duties
Related Products under HTS 2401.10.63.90
Burley Tobacco Leaf Unstemmed
Air-cured burley tobacco leaves, unstemmed, threshed but not stripped, free of wrapper tobacco. Falls under HTS 2401.10.63.90 as 'other' light air-cured leaf pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quotas (e.g., Malawi, Zimbabwe). Commonly blended in American blend cigarettes.
Light Air-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf
Unstemmed Maryland-type light air-cured tobacco leaf, threshed, not exceeding 35% wrapper. HTS 2401.10.63.90 applies to 'other' leaf entered under U.S. Note 5 quotas from specified countries. Known for its sweet flavor in pipe and chewing tobacco blends.
Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Tobacco Bulk
Bulk unstemmed flue-cured tobacco from Zimbabwe, light air-cured, threshed only, under 35% wrapper. Classed in HTS 2401.10.63.90 pursuant to U.S. Note 5 (3,000 MT quota for Zimbabwe). High-quality leaf for export cigarette blending.
Brazilian Burley-Type Light Tobacco Leaf
Unstemmed light air-cured burley-type leaf from Brazil, threshed, no wrapper tobacco. HTS 2401.10.63.90 for 'other' leaf under massive 80,200 MT U.S. Note 5 quota. Used in international cigarette production.