Virginia Fire-Cured Threshed Flue-Cured Tobacco
This is threshed Virginia fire-cured tobacco, partly stemmed and processed through threshing to separate lamina from stems, used primarily in pipe tobacco blends and some cigarette formulations. It falls under HTS 2401.20.87.50 as unmanufactured tobacco that is partly or wholly stemmed/stripped, threshed or similarly processed, specifically Virginia fire-cured type, not prepared for retail sale.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unstemmed/stripped
Unstemmed tobacco falls under heading 2401.10 as not partly or wholly stemmed.
If prepared for retail sale to consumer
Tobacco packaged and labeled for direct retail sale to consumers shifts to 2401.20.35 per U.S. notes.
If not threshed but only stemmed/stripped
Stemmed/stripped without threshing or similar processing classifies under 2401.30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil); exceedance shifts to higher duties
• Provide lab certification confirming Virginia fire-cured type and threshed processing to avoid reclassification
• Document as not 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' to prevent movement to 2401.20.35
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.87.50
Dark Virginia Fire-Cured Threshed Tobacco Lamina
Dark Virginia fire-cured tobacco lamina, threshed to remove stems, offering a robust flavor profile ideal for chewing tobacco and snuff production. Classified in HTS 2401.20.87.50 due to its threshed processing, Virginia fire-cured variety, and status as unmanufactured tobacco refuse excluded.
Bright Virginia Fire-Cured Processed Tobacco
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.
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.
Heavy Virginia Fire-Cured Threshed Tobacco Leaf
Heavy-bodied Virginia fire-cured tobacco leaves, threshed for removal of stems, used in premium snuff and chewing products. Fits HTS 2401.20.87.50 precisely as processed Virginia fire-cured, not further manufactured.