Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco for Pipe Blends

Unstemmed Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves selected for pipe tobacco production, with sweet, grassy notes from sun curing. Fits HTS 2401.10.95.25 as unmanufactured, non-wrapper Virginia type. Not prepared for retail consumer packaging.

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.

2401.20.85Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If stripped but not threshed

Stripping (removing large stems) without threshing places it in 2401.20.85 quota category.

2401.10.63Same rate: 17.5%

If from quota-eligible countries like Brazil

Same product but quota-specific subheading 2401.10.63 for certain origins with lower duties.

2404Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If intended for inhalation without combustion

Chapter note prioritizes 2404 for non-combustion tobacco products like heat-not-burn.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm not 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' to avoid 2403 reclassification

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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.

Dark Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Bale

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.

Bright Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Sheets

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.

Laminated Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Leaves

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.

Premium Virginia Sun-Cured Filler Tobacco

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.