Threshed Virginia Fire-Cured Burley Blend Tobacco from China
Threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco partly stemmed and blended minimally for pipe tobacco production. Classified in 2401.20.85.50 due to its fire-curing method, threshed processing, and entry under U.S. note 5 quotas. It remains unmanufactured despite light blending.
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
• Monitor country-specific quotas (e.g
• 3,000 MT Philippines) and exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from note 5
• Label shipments clearly as 'Virginia fire-cured' with moisture content and stem/strip percentage for CBP verification
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but track against main quota limits