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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not stemmed/stripped
Whole leaf unprocessed tobacco uses 2401.10 regardless of curing method.
If quota-eligible 'other' processed tobacco
U.S. Note (a) allows lower duties for specified origins within limits.
If considered tobacco refuse like scraps
Stems or refuse separate from leaf lamina under heading 2402.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include threshing process affidavits; CBP may inspect for 'similarly processed' compliance
• Track aggregate entries Sept 13-Sept 12 to stay under country-specific quotas
• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products from quota subheadings per U.S
• Note (b)
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.
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.
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.