Bright Flue-Cured Tobacco for Cigarette Blending from China
Threshed flue-cured bright leaf tobacco, stemmed and processed for uniformity, falling under HTS 2401.20.87.10 as 'other' threshed flue-cured tobacco. Known for its high sugar content and light color from flue-curing. Ideal for blending in premium cigarettes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
387.5%
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'flue-cured' with curing method proof; monitor annual import quotas under US Note 5 to avoid over-quota duties; test for moisture content to prevent mold claims during transit