Light Air-Cured Virginia Tobacco for Cigar Fillers

Partially stripped light air-cured Virginia tobacco leaf, not threshed, suitable for cigar binder and filler blends. Classified in 2401.20.31 due to its designation for cigar production, excluding cigarette use as per U.S. notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20.85Same rate: 35%

If containing over 35% wrapper tobacco

Higher wrapper content exceeds 2401.20.31 limit, shifting to wrapper-specific subheading.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If for dark air-cured or fire-cured types

Different curing methods (dark/fire-cured) classify under 2401.30 series.

2402.10Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If containing tobacco stems or refuse

Inclusion of stems or midrib waste moves to tobacco refuse heading 2402.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit affidavits confirming use solely in cigars or non-cigarette products to meet subheading requirements

Check aggregate quotas for origins like European Community (9,956 MT); overages face general rates

Ensure leaves are partly stemmed but unthreshed with proper moisture content documentation

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