2401.20.33.10/Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf (Argentine Origin)/China

Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf (Argentine Origin) from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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)

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Import Tips

• Verify origin certificate from Argentina to qualify under the 10,750 MT annual quota in Additional U.S

• Note 5; exceedance triggers higher rates

• Provide documentation proving flue-curing method and stemming status; not threshed or over 35% wrapper to avoid reclassification

• Avoid warehouse withdrawal timing issues—entries must align with September 13 to September 12 quota period