Laminated Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Leaves from China

Unstemmed laminated sheets of Virginia sun-cured tobacco, lightly pressed for handling, retaining natural leaf form. Classified under HTS 2401.10.95.25 as unmanufactured Virginia sun-cured without wrapper. Used in specialty rolling tobaccos.

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

Declare exact moisture content (typically 12-18%) as it affects weight-based duties

Avoid plastic packaging that could imply 'retail ready' under U.S

Note 4

Partner with licensed customs brokers experienced in tobacco quotas