Threshed Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco from Brazil

Partially stemmed and threshed flue-cured Virginia tobacco imported from Brazil, processed to remove stems and break into uniform pieces for blending. It falls under HTS 2401.20.85.90 as threshed tobacco described in Additional U.S. Note 5, entered pursuant to its quantitative limits for non-cigarette use.

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.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If unstemmed/stripped

Unstemmed tobacco falls under the unstemmed heading regardless of threshing, changing the primary classification.

2401.20.33Same rate: 35%

If from quota-free origins like Canada

Products from Canada, Israel, or Mexico are ineligible for Note 5 subheadings and classify under general partly stemmed provisions.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If further processed into refuse or cuttings

Chapter note requires tobacco refuse or further processed forms to classify in heading 2404 if inhalation products, but typically 2403 for other manufactured forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify export from Brazil prior to quota period and obtain USTR certification; track aggregate imports against 80,200 MT quota; exclude Chapter 98 samples to avoid misclassification

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