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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not threshed or similarly processed
Unstemmed or unthreshed tobacco falls under heading 2401.10 for less processed forms.
If from quota-eligible countries like Brazil and within annual limits
Certain origins get lower duty rates under specified subheadings per U.S. Additional Note (a).
If further 'homogenized' or filled into manufactured forms
Chapter note prioritizes heading 2404 or 2403 for any products prepared beyond unmanufactured state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• Brazil 80,200 MT); exceedance shifts to higher duty rates
• Provide lab certification of sun-curing method and threshed processing to avoid misclassification as unprocessed
• Ensure documentation excludes Chapter 98 sample exemptions unless applicable; watch warehouse withdrawal limits
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.87.55
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.
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.