Dark Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Bale from China
Bales of dark-fired Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves, unstemmed, with characteristic nutty flavor from sun exposure curing. Classified in HTS 2401.10.95.25 for unmanufactured, non-wrapper Virginia sun-cured tobacco. Ideal for aromatic pipe blends and cigarette fillers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Check aggregate quota limits (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil) and enter under correct subheading to qualify for lower duties
• Label bales clearly with curing type and variety to avoid disputes over 'Virginia sun-cured' specificity
• Avoid mixing with stemmed leaves in shipments to prevent partial reclassification and duty adjustments