Premium Flue-Cured Virginia Gold Leaf

Virginia Gold is a premium flue-cured tobacco with golden hue for American blend cigarettes, partly stemmed/stripped, unthreshed, under 35% wrapper. Precisely matches HTS 2401.20.35.10 flue-cured specifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

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

2402.20.80Lower: 37.3% vs 385%

If used as cigar filler

End-use as cigar binder/filler reclassifies under cigar tobacco headings.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If quota-specific other manufactured

If minimally processed beyond unmanufactured, may fall under quota subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure quota licenses from designated agencies before shipping to avoid duty penalties

Provide photos/labels showing partial stemming to confirm processing level

Chapter 98 duty-free for small samples—useful for quality testing

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