Brazilian Flue-Cured Virginia Leaf
Brazilian flue-cured Virginia leaf is unstemmed tobacco processed via flue method, within 80,200 MT quota allocation. Classified in HTS 2401.10.65.30 for non-wrapper flue-cured types.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If similarly processed or threshed
Additional processing beyond threshing uses 2401.30 subheadings.
If quota for reconstituted tobacco
If sheeted or reconstituted, falls under 2403 with quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm Brazilian origin for high quota (80,200 MT); direct import required
• Avoid bulk packaging not 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer'
• Test for glycerol or flavorings to exclude from water pipe tobacco notes
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