Virginia Fire-Cured Stemmed Threshed Tobacco for Pipe Blends

Partly stemmed Virginia fire-cured tobacco that undergoes threshing for pipe tobacco manufacturing, providing sweet, smoky notes. HTS 2401.20.87.50 applies as threshed, Virginia fire-cured, other unmanufactured tobacco excluding refuse.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If 'filled' or reconstituted

Water pipe or other 'filled' tobaccos classify under 2403 per subheading note.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If imported as whole leaf, unstemmed

Absence of stemming/stripping keeps it in unstemmed heading 2401.10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cross-check with U.S

Trade Rep regulations for quota administration

Separate entries for quota vs. non-quota to optimize duties

Ensure no glycerol or flavor additives to avoid 2403.11 water pipe misclassification