Threshed Dark Fire-Cured Virginia Snuff Tobacco

Dark Virginia fire-cured tobacco, partly stripped and threshed, destined for dry snuff formulations with intense smoky profile. This unmanufactured form is classified under 2401.20.83.50 for its non-cigarette application.

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.

2403.11.00Same rate: 35%

If mixed with glycerol for water pipes

Subheading note defines water pipe tobacco separately, excluding pure leaf.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If cigarette-designated refuse mix

Refuse in cigarette tobacco uses distinct quota subheading.

2402.10.80Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If made into cigarettes prior to import

Chapter shifts to manufactured cigarettes entirely.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from quota-eligible countries like Brazil (80,200 MT limit); document export date for legacy provisions

Test for glycerol/molasses; presence could reclassify toward water pipe tobacco exclusions

Use NAICS codes for snuff manufacturers on entry docs to support non-cigarette claim