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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stemmed or stripped
Stemmed/stripped unmanufactured tobacco moves to 2401.20, changing classification due to processing level.
If specific flue-cured Virginia within quota limits
Quota-specific subheading 2401.10.63 applies to designated quantities from listed countries like Brazil.
If processed into finished products like homogenized tobacco
Further manufacturing into non-specific manufactured tobacco shifts to Chapter 24 heading 2403.
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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
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