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.

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.

2401.10.95Same rate: 17.5%

If categorized as specific non-flue type

Statistical suffixes within 2401.10.95 differentiate varieties.

2401.20Higher: 360% vs 17.5%

If for stripped versions used in non-cigarettes

Processing state (stripped) changes subheading.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for qualifying duty-free samples

U.S. Note allows chapter 98 for certain tobacco samples.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for glycerol or flavors excluding from related subheadings

Use precise variety naming in manifests

Separate from stemmed lots to avoid commingling penalties