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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 2401.20.87
Threshed Burley Tobacco Leaves
Threshed Burley tobacco consists of partly or wholly stemmed leaves that have been processed through threshing to remove stems and foreign matter, classified under HTS 2401.20.87 as other threshed unmanufactured tobacco not specifically enumerated elsewhere. This air-cured variety is commonly used in cigarette blends for its mild flavor and low sugar content.
Threshed Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco
Flue-cured Virginia tobacco that is partly stemmed and threshed, ready for blending in cigarettes or pipe tobacco, falls under HTS 2401.20.87 as other threshed unmanufactured tobacco. The threshing process cleans and separates the lamina without reconstitution. It's prized for its high sugar content and bright color.
Threshed Oriental Tobacco Lamina
Sun-cured Oriental tobacco leaves that are stemmed and threshed into clean lamina for use in Turkish-style cigarettes, classified in HTS 2401.20.87 as other threshed unmanufactured tobacco. This small-leaf variety provides aromatic qualities without further processing. It's not reconstituted or flavored.
Threshed Dark Air-Cured Tobacco
Dark air-cured tobacco from regions like Kentucky, threshed to remove stems and debris, used primarily in chewing tobacco and snuff bases under HTS 2401.20.87. The process ensures uniformity without chemical treatment. It's valued for its robust, earthy flavor profile.
Threshed Fire-Cured Tobacco Strips
Fire-cured tobacco processed by stemming and threshing into strips for pipe blends and cigars, falling under HTS 2401.20.87 as other threshed unmanufactured tobacco. The smoking process imparts a smoky flavor retained post-threshing. No flavors or reconstitution applied.