Premium Virginia Sun-Cured Filler Tobacco from China
High-grade unstemmed Virginia sun-cured tobacco designated as filler leaf, sun-dried for balanced flavor. HTS 2401.10.95.25 applies to this non-wrapper, unmanufactured form. Essential for mid-premium cigarette production.
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
• Track annual quota usage via USTR reports to time imports within limits
• Include lab analysis for nicotine/TSNA levels for FDA prior notice
• Inspect for mold/fermentation issues common in sun-cured bales