Bright Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Sheets from China

Sheets of bright-colored Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves, unstemmed, known for mild flavor profile from controlled sun drying. HTS 2401.10.95.25 covers this as other unmanufactured Virginia sun-cured, no wrapper. Commonly used in premium cigarette blends.

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

Obtain U.S

Tobacco Quota Certificate if exceeding de minimis for quota subheadings; pre-1995 exports may qualify specially

Document sun-curing process photos/certificates to distinguish from flue- or air-cured alternatives

Store in climate-controlled conditions post-import to prevent mold, a common CBP inspection issue