Flue-Cured Virginia Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves
Whole, unstemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, not stripped, used primarily for cigarette blending. This falls under HTS 2401.10.95.60 as unmanufactured tobacco not stemmed/stripped, not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper, and classified as 'other' within the 'other' category. It is threshed or similarly processed minimally for handling.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stems have been stripped from leaves
Stemmed/stripped tobacco moves to 2401.20, changing classification due to processing level.
If from quota-eligible countries like Brazil in specified quantities
Quota subheadings like 2401.10.63 apply to specific origins with lower duties up to annual limits.
If further processed into smoking tobacco for retail
Manufactured or prepared smoking tobacco falls under 2403, not unmanufactured.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil); exceedances shift to higher duties
• Provide certificates of origin and leaf analysis to confirm <35% wrapper content and unstemmed state
• Avoid misclassification as stemmed tobacco (2401.20); stems must be intact for this code
Related Products under HTS 2401.10.95.60
Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves
Unprocessed Burley tobacco leaves with stems intact, air-cured for pipe and cigar blending. Classified in 2401.10.95.60 as unmanufactured, not stemmed, low/no wrapper content, and 'other' type not fitting specific flue-cured categories.
Oriental Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco leaves, unstemmed, known for aromatic qualities in blends. Fits 2401.10.95.60 as unmanufactured tobacco refuse-free, not wrapper-heavy, and other category.
Dark Air-Cured Unstemmed Tobacco
Dark-fired or air-cured unstemmed leaves for chewing tobacco or snuff base. Under 2401.10.95.60 for unstripped, non-wrapper tobacco not elsewhere specified.
Fire-Cured Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves
Fire-cured Kentucky or Tennessee unstemmed leaves for pipe tobacco blends. Classified as 2401.10.95.60 'other' unmanufactured tobacco without stripping.
Rustica Unstemmed Tobacco Whole Leaves
Nicotiana rustica variety unstemmed leaves, low wrapper, for specialty blends. HTS 2401.10.95.60 covers this as other unstripped unmanufactured tobacco.