Flue-Cured Virginia Gold Leaf Tobacco from China
Gold-grade flue-cured Virginia leaf, partly stripped and light air-cured style, HTS 2401.20.31.10 designation for applications in chewing tobacco or pipe blends rather than cigarettes. Features bright yellow hue from precise flue-curing, ideal for flavor base in blends.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document curing barns/method to confirm flue-cured status; ensure no cigarette end-use claims per U.S
• Note 5(e); prepare for inspections on stemming level and refuse content