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Premium Flue-Cured Virginia Stemmed Tobacco

Premium flue-cured Virginia leaf tobacco, wholly stemmed and threshed, classified in HTS 2401.20.85.10 under U.S. Note 5 quotas. Ideal for high-end cigarette blends. Threshing ensures even processing without manufacturing.

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.

2401.30Higher: 360% vs 35%

If exported pre-1995 non-quota

Legacy stock uses additional provisions outside standard Note 5.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If homogenized for filler

Further processing into sheets moves to 2403 manufactured tobacco.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Hybrid Burley? Confirm flue-curing dominance to stay in this code

USTR regs may adjust quotas—check latest before large shipments

Chapter 98 samples don't count toward quotas but need separate entry