</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

Flue-Cured Virginia Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves

Whole, unstemmed leaves of flue-cured Virginia tobacco, not stripped or processed beyond threshing, used primarily for cigarette blending. This falls under HTS 2401.10.95 as unmanufactured tobacco not stemmed/stripped, without wrapper tobacco or exceeding 35% wrapper content, classified as 'other' beyond specific types. It is imported in bales for further processing in the US.

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

Stemmed/stripped unmanufactured tobacco moves to 2401.20, changing classification due to processing level.

2401.10.63Same rate: 17.5%

If specific flue-cured Virginia within quota limits

Quota-specific subheading 2401.10.63 applies to designated quantities from listed countries like Brazil.

2403.99.60Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If processed into finished products like homogenized tobacco

Further manufacturing into non-specific manufactured tobacco shifts to Chapter 24 heading 2403.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin country quotas under U.S

Note 2(a) as HTS 2401.10.95 may apply to limited quantities from Brazil (80,200 MT) or Argentina (10,750 MT)

Provide documentation certifying not stemmed/stripped and wrapper content under 35% to avoid reclassification