Virginia Sun-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaves

Whole, unstemmed Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves processed through sun-curing methods, primarily from the Virginia region or similar varieties. This falls under HTS 2401.10.95.25 as unmanufactured tobacco, not stemmed/stripped, not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper, specifically Virginia sun-cured type. Used mainly for blending in cigarettes or pipe tobacco.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20.33Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If stemmed or stripped before import

Stemmed/unstripped tobacco shifts to subheading 2401.20, regardless of curing type, as stemming is a key classification factor.

2401.10.63Same rate: 17.5%

If fire-cured instead of sun-cured

Fire-cured Virginia tobacco uses different curing process, classified separately under 2401.10.63 quota subheadings.

2401.30.33Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If containing over 35% wrapper tobacco

Presence of wrapper tobacco exceeding 35% moves it to 2401.30 for cigar wrapper classifications.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin country quotas under U.S

Note 5 to avoid excess duty rates; products from Canada, Israel, Mexico exempt

Provide phytosanitary certificates and detailed processing descriptions to confirm sun-curing method and Virginia type classification

Ensure tobacco is unstemmed/stripped upon entry to prevent reclassification as stemmed under 2401.20