Flue-Cured Virginia Stemmed Tobacco
Flue-cured Virginia tobacco that has been partly stemmed but not threshed, consisting of bright leaf tobacco with stems partially removed. It falls under HTS 2401.20.57 as unmanufactured tobacco, partly stemmed, not threshed, and not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper. This type is commonly used in cigarette blending.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If threshed or similarly processed
Threshed stemmed tobacco shifts to unflavored leaf category under 2401.10.
If containing over 35% wrapper tobacco
Higher wrapper content reclassifies to wrapper-specific subheading.
If fully stemmed/stripped
Complete removal of stems moves it to reconstituted or reconstituted-type tobacco.
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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 documentation certifying no wrapper tobacco content over 35% and stemming process details
• Ensure proper storage to prevent mold; declare exact moisture content on entry
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.57
Burley Stemmed Tobacco Leaves
Air-cured Burley tobacco partially stemmed, not threshed, known for its nutty flavor in pipe and cigarette blends. Classified in 2401.20.57 as other unmanufactured tobacco partly stemmed, without significant wrapper content. Primarily imported for further processing in the U.S.
Oriental Stemmed Tobacco
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco varieties like Izmir or Samsun, partly stemmed but unthreshed, used in aromatic cigarette blends. Fits HTS 2401.20.57 as other non-wrapper tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed but not similarly processed. Low nicotine content makes it popular for blending.
Dark Air-Cired Stemmed Tobacco
Dark air-cured tobacco like Kentucky or Tennessee varieties, partly stemmed, not threshed, for chewing or pipe tobacco. Under 2401.20.57 as other unmanufactured, low wrapper content. High in nicotine, often used in snuff production.
Fire-Cured Stemmed Tobacco
Fire-cured tobacco from regions like Virginia, partly stemmed without threshing, imparting smoky flavor for pipe blends. HTS 2401.20.57 applies to this other category of unmanufactured tobacco not exceeding wrapper limits. Imported in bales for U.S. processors.
Rustica Stemmed Tobacco
Nicotiana rustica tobacco, partly stemmed, unthreshed, high-nicotine wild variety for specialty blends. Classed in 2401.20.57 as other non-wrapper unmanufactured tobacco. Used in organic or niche markets.
Perique-Type Stemmed Tobacco
Fermented Perique-style tobacco, partly stemmed, for pipe tobacco fermentation. HTS 2401.20.57 for other partly stemmed unmanufactured without wrapper dominance. Rare import for boutique blenders.