Flue-cured
Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped: > Not threshed or similarly processed: > Other: > Not containing wrapper tobacco, or not containing over 35 percent wrapper tobacco: > Other: > Flue-cured, burley and other light air-cured leaf: > Other: > Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > Flue-cured
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 2401.20.33.10
Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf (Argentine Origin)
Unmanufactured flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, partly stemmed but not threshed, imported from Argentina within the quota limits of Additional U.S. Note 5. This light air-cured tobacco is used primarily for blending in cigarettes and has a bright yellow to orange color due to the flue-curing process. It falls under HTS 2401.20.33.10 as flue-cured leaf entered pursuant to quota provisions, excluding wrapper tobacco.
Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco (Brazilian)
Partly stripped flue-cured bright leaf tobacco from Brazil, not threshed, compliant with the 80,200 MT quota under Additional U.S. Note 5. Known for its high sugar content and mild flavor, it's a staple for American blend cigarettes. Classified in 2401.20.33.10 due to flue-curing, stemming, and quota entry provisions.
Flue-Cured Virginia Flue Tobacco (Malawi)
Malawi-produced flue-cured Virginia 'flue' tobacco, stripped but unthreshed, within 12,000 MT quota. High-yield leaf with sweet, smooth smoke profile for export blends. Fits 2401.20.33.10 as quota-entered, flue-cured, non-wrapper leaf.
Flue-Cured Burley Blend Base (Thailand)
Thai flue-cured tobacco suitable as burley blend base, stemmed, quota-limited to 7,000 MT. Processed for mild filler in cigarettes. HTS 2401.20.33.10 due to flue-curing and Note 5 provisions.
Premium Flue-Cured Leaf (Guatemala)
Guatemalan premium flue-cured leaf, partly stripped, 10,000 MT quota. High-quality for mid-premium cigarettes. 2401.20.33.10 classification.
Flue-Cured Filler Tobacco (Chile)
Chilean flue-cured filler-grade tobacco, unthreshed stems, 2,750 MT quota. Budget blend component. HTS 2401.20.33.10.
Flue-Cured Export Grade (EC Origin)
European Community flue-cured tobacco (e.g., Italian), 9,956 MT aggregate quota. Export-processed leaf. 2401.20.33.10.
Flue-Cured Virginia (Other Countries)
Flue-cured Virginia from other quota countries (3,000 MT), stemmed. General import. 2401.20.33.10.
Flue-Cured Oriental Tobacco (Zimbabwean)
Zimbabwe-origin flue-cured Oriental-type tobacco leaves, partly stemmed, entered under the 12,000 MT Note 5 quota. This aromatic, small-leaf variety is prized for pipe blends and specialty cigarettes. HTS 2401.20.33.10 applies to its flue-curing process and quota compliance.
Flue-Cured Light Air-Cured Tobacco (Philippines)
Philippine flue-cured light air-cured tobacco leaf, partly stemmed, under 3,000 MT Note 5 quota. Used in regional cigarette mixtures for its mild aroma. Classified per 2401.20.33.10 specifications for curing and quota entry.