Smoky Virginia Fire-Cured Tobacco Export Grade from China
Export-grade unstemmed Virginia fire-cured tobacco leaves with pronounced smoky aroma, baled for international trade. Classed in HTS 2401.10.95.20 as other not-stemmed Virginia fire-cured without excess wrapper. Reprocessed domestically into various smoking products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• For pre-Sept 13, 1995 exports, claim special rates with origin documentation per U.S. notes
• USDA APHIS inspection mandatory; fumigate if required to prevent quarantine issues
• Avoid bulk refuse inclusion, which could reclassify entire shipment