Bright Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Bale from China
Bright-colored Virginia sun-cured tobacco in bales, stripped but unthreshed, without wrapper tobacco. Classified under HTS 2401.20.57.25 for its specific curing method combining sun exposure with Virginia genetics. Ideal for blending in premium pipe tobaccos.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use USDA grading certificates to confirm 'Virginia sun-cured' and avoid disputes over variety classification
• Track aggregate quota entries (e.g
• 44 MT for UK) from Sept 13 to Sept 12 annually