Processed Virginia Fire-Cured Oriental-Type Tobacco from China
Threshed and stripped Virginia fire-cured tobacco with Oriental-style small leaves for aromatic blends. Falls under 2401.20.85.50 as it meets the Virginia fire-cured description, partly stemmed, and imported pursuant to chapter note 5 quotas. Ideal for hand-rolled cigarette preparation.
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
• Prepare for USTR regulations on quota administration; prorate if entering near period end
• Include lab analysis confirming fire-curing method vs. flue or air-cured
• Note exclusions for chapter 98 claims in quota calculations