Dark Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Bale from China
Dark-fired Virginia tobacco leaves, unstemmed and bundled in bales, cured over low-burning hardwood fires for a bold, earthy profile. Falls under HTS 2401.10.95.20 as other Virginia fire-cured, not stemmed, without wrapper dominance. Ideal for blending in aromatic pipe tobaccos and roll-your-own products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Aggregate imports under this HTS are quota-limited by country; track annual limits from Sept 13 to Sept 12
• Include detailed curing process documentation to distinguish from flue-cured types
• Avoid common pitfall of loose packaging which may trigger refuse classification under 2401.30