Bulk Threshed Virginia Sun-Cured Cigarette Tobacco
Threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco in bulk bales, partly stemmed for cigarette manufacturing. Classified precisely under HTS 2401.20.87.55 as other threshed Virginia sun-cured. Excludes retail packaging.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If quota-eligible and further processed
U.S. Note lists for lower duties within limits.
If shaped into smoking pipes
Chapter note to 2404 for any manufactured tobacco products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare as 'not prepared for ultimate consumer' to avoid 2403 reclassification
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Related Products under HTS 2401.20.87.55
Virginia Sun-Cured Flue-Cured Tobacco Strips
Partially stemmed and threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco strips, processed for use in cigarette blending. This unmanufactured tobacco falls under HTS 2401.20.87.55 due to its specific Virginia sun-curing method and threshed/stripped condition. It is imported in bulk for further manufacturing into smoking products.
Threshed Virginia Sun-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco
Bright leaf Virginia tobacco, sun-cured, partly stemmed, and threshed for pipe tobacco production. Classified in 2401.20.87.55 as 'other' threshed Virginia sun-cured tobacco refuse excluded. Used primarily in blending for premium cigars and pipes.
Stemmed Virginia Sun-Cured Tobacco Lamina
High-quality lamina from Virginia sun-cured tobacco, wholly stemmed and threshed, ideal for export blending. Fits HTS 2401.20.87.55 as other threshed, stripped unmanufactured tobacco. Commonly sourced from U.S. or quota countries for American Blend cigarettes.
Processed Virginia Sun-Cured Oriental Tobacco
Oriental-style Virginia tobacco sun-cured, threshed and stripped for aromatic blends. Under 2401.20.87.55 for other Virginia sun-cured types post-threshing. Used in hookah or specialty cigarette mixtures.