Processed Virginia Sun-Cured Oriental Tobacco from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
360%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Differentiate from water pipe tobacco (2403.11.00) by glycerol absence in documentation
• Use pre-1995 export proofs for legacy lower duties per U.S
• Note (d)
• Monitor for reclassification if blended beyond 'threshed or similarly processed'