Processed Oriental Tobacco Strips

Sun-cured Oriental tobacco processed by threshing and stemming into strips for aromatic cigarette blends. HTS 2401.20.87.90 covers this as 'other' threshed tobacco not fitting quota-specific or wrapper categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20.85Lower: 35% vs 385%

If specifically used as cigar binder or filler

Cigar-specific end use changes subheading within threshed category.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If quota-eligible origins and further flavored/processed

U.S. Note quotas apply to certain prepared smoking tobaccos.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 385%

If samples for testing/agricultural use

U.S. Note allows duty-free for certain tobacco samples under Chapter 98.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USTR pre-clearance for non-Canada/Mexico origins to claim quota rates

Label moisture content accurately; over 35% risks downgrade to refuse (2401.30)