Bright Virginia Fire-Cured Processed Tobacco from China
Bright variety Virginia fire-cured tobacco, threshed and similarly processed for uniformity in leaf size and moisture, destined for export blending markets. It matches HTS 2401.20.87.50 as 'other' threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco, unmanufactured and not retail-ready.
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
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but exclude from quota subheadings per U.S
• Note
• Avoid bulk retail packaging; U.S
• Note defines 'prepared for consumer' strictly
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to clear FDA/USDA tobacco import requirements