Processed Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco for Snuff
Threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco strips, partly stripped, imported for dry snuff manufacturing. HTS 2401.20.85.55 applies to this quota-entered, unmanufactured sun-cured type that is threshed but not yet fully manufactured. Meets U.S. Note 5 criteria for specified origins.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If oriental or other non-Virginia type
Different tobacco types like oriental have separate subheadings within threshed categories.
If ' homogenized' or water pipe prepared
Specific preparations like homogenized sheets or water pipe mixes shift to 2403 headings.
If certain duty-free samples
U.S. Note allows duty-free entry for qualifying tobacco samples under Chapter 98.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare intended end-use as non-cigarette to support classification; monitor annual quota balance via USTR
• Use ISF filings early due to agricultural inspection requirements
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.85.55
Virginia Sun-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Strips
Partially stemmed and threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves, processed for use in cigarette blending. This tobacco falls under HTS 2401.20.85.55 as it is unmanufactured, threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. It is imported in bulk for further manufacturing into consumer tobacco products.
Threshed Virginia Sun-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco
Threshed and stripped Virginia sun-cured bright leaf tobacco intended for pipe tobacco blends. Classified under HTS 2401.20.85.55 due to its sun-curing method, partial stemming, and threshed processing, entered under U.S. Note 5 provisions. Primarily used by manufacturers for blending in non-cigarette products.
Stemmed Virginia Sun-Cured Dark Tobacco Laminae
Partly stemmed Virginia sun-cured dark tobacco laminae, threshed for export to U.S. blenders. This fits HTS 2401.20.85.55 as unmanufactured, processed Virginia sun-cured tobacco under quota entry provisions of U.S. Note 5. Used primarily in chewing tobacco and snuff production.
Virginia Sun-Cured Threshed Tobacco from Brazil
Brazil-origin Virginia sun-cured tobacco, stemmed, threshed, and entered under the 80,200 MT U.S. Note 5 quota. Classifiable in HTS 2401.20.85.55 as 'other' threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco pursuant to quota provisions. Commonly blended in U.S. cigarette production.
Flue and Sun-Cured Virginia Tobacco Blend Strips
Mixed flue and sun-cured Virginia tobacco, threshed and stripped for multi-purpose blending. Falls under HTS 2401.20.85.55 when predominantly Virginia sun-cured and entered per U.S. Note 5. Imported for premium pipe and RYO tobacco products.
Premium Virginia Sun-Cured Stripped Tobacco
High-grade stripped Virginia sun-cured tobacco leaves, threshed for specialty markets. HTS 2401.20.85.55 covers this quota-eligible unmanufactured tobacco processed similarly to threshing. Used in artisanal chewing tobacco formulations.