Fire-Cured Virginia Flue-Cured Blend Tobacco from China
Partly stemmed, threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco blended for snuff production, featuring bold, earthy notes from fire-curing process. Classified in 2401.20.83.50 due to non-cigarette designation and specific Virginia fire-cured type.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'for snuff/chewing tobacco only' with buyer affidavits to confirm non-cigarette use
• Monitor U.S
• Trade Rep regulations on quantitative limits; pre-1995 exports may qualify for special rates
• Conduct moisture content checks; excessive drying can lead to refuse classification under 2401.30