Flue-Cured Virginia Bright Leaf Tobacco
Unmanufactured flue-cured Virginia bright leaf tobacco, not stemmed or stripped, with less than 35% wrapper tobacco content. This light air-cured variety is processed through flue-curing to develop its characteristic bright color and sweet flavor, ideal for blending in cigarettes. Classified under HTS 2401.10.65 as 'other' flue-cured leaf not meeting specific quota subheadings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 350% | +17.5% | 367.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 350% | +10.0% | 360% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 350% | +10.0% | 360% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 350% | +10.0% | 360% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 350% | +10.0% | 360% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stemmed or stripped
Stemming or stripping moves it from 'not stemmed/stripped' (2401.10) to processed unmanufactured tobacco (2401.20).
If from quota-privileged country like Brazil
Quota-specific subheading for flue-cured from designated countries with lower duty rates up to annual limits.
If further processed into homogenized tobacco
Homogenized or reconstituted tobacco falls under filled cigars and cigarillos preparations in 2403.91.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT); exceedance shifts to higher duty rates
• Provide lab certification confirming flue-cured type, moisture content under 20%, and wrapper tobacco below 35%
• Avoid misclassification as stemmed tobacco (2401.20); inspect for any stripping which changes heading
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