Light Air-Cured Oriental Tobacco Leaf
Partially stripped light air-cured Oriental tobacco, flue-cured variant, under 35% wrapper, not threshed, quota-eligible under U.S. Note 5. Used in aromatic cigarette blends. Fits 2401.20.33.40 as unmanufactured, quota-specific light-cured tobacco.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing wrapper tobacco over threshold
Wrapper-dominant leaf classified separately in unstemmed headings.
If for sun-cured or heavier Oriental types
Sun-curing changes from light air-cured to 2401.30 quota subheadings.
If prepared for inhalation without combustion
Chapter note mandates modern heated tobacco products to heading 2404.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit proof of export before Sept 13, 1995 for legacy quota eligibility if applicable; avoid Chapter 98 sample claims conflicting with quota entries
• Test for glycerol/molasses to prevent misclassification as water pipe tobacco
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.33.40
Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf (Burley Blend Alternative)
Partially stemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, not threshed, containing under 35% wrapper tobacco, imported under U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for light air-cured types. This unmanufactured tobacco is used in cigarette blending. It falls under 2401.20.33.40 due to its specific curing method, stemming state, and quota eligibility.
Burley Tobacco Leaf (Light Air-Cured, Stemmed)
Partly stemmed burley tobacco leaves, light air-cured, not threshed, with no wrapper tobacco, entered pursuant to Chapter Note 5 quotas. Primarily used for pipe tobacco and cigarette fillers. Classified in 2401.20.33.40 for its unprocessed state and specific light-cured profile.
Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco (Quota Entry)
Wholly stemmed flue-cured bright leaf tobacco, not processed beyond stripping, no wrapper, entered under Note 5 for countries like Brazil. Common in U.S. cigarette production. 2401.20.33.40 applies to its light-cured, unthreshed form and quota status.
Hybrid Burley-Flue Cured Tobacco Bale
Partly stemmed hybrid burley and flue-cured light tobacco leaf, under wrapper limit, not threshed, U.S. Note 5 entry. Blended for premium cigars or pipes. Classified under 2401.20.33.40 for light air-cured attributes and quota.