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Virginia Sun-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaves

Unmanufactured Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves, partly stemmed but not threshed, with no wrapper tobacco content. This specific type undergoes sun-curing after flue-curing processes, fitting HTS 2401.20.57.25 due to its Virginia variety and processing state. Primarily used in pipe tobacco blends and some cigarette fillers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If unstemmed/stripped

Unstemmed tobacco falls under 2401.10 as not partly or wholly stemmed, changing the heading.

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If containing over 35% wrapper tobacco

Wrapper-heavy tobacco is classified separately under 2401.20.33 due to premium use in cigars.

2403.19.60Same rate: 35%

If threshed or similarly processed

Threshed tobacco moves to 2403 for processed forms, subject to different quotas and rates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin country against U.S

Note quotas (e.g

Brazil 80,200 MT) to avoid over-quota duties; provide export certification

Ensure documentation proves 'partly stemmed, not threshed' status and Virginia sun-cured type to prevent reclassification