2401.10.95.25 - Virginia sun-cured

This HTS code encompasses Virginia sun-cured unmanufactured tobacco. This classification applies to tobacco leaves that have undergone the sun-curing process, a method where tobacco is dried in the sun, either in open fields or in specially designed barns, to develop its characteristic color, flavor, and aroma. The tobacco at this stage is unmanufactured, meaning it has not been further processed into cigarettes, cigars, or other finished tobacco products.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, the "Virginia sun-cured" designation specifically identifies the curing method and the type of tobacco leaf. While other siblings like "Fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee" or "Virginia fire-cured" denote different curing processes (fire-curing), and others like "Dark-air cured Kentucky and Tennessee" specify both curing method and regional origin, this category is solely defined by its sun-curing process applied to Virginia tobacco types. The "Other" categories at this level would encompass sun-cured tobacco that does not fit into the more specific regional or varietal designations.

As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes remains on confirming that the imported or exported tobacco is indeed unmanufactured, unstemmed or unstripped, does not contain wrapper tobacco or contains not over 35 percent wrapper tobacco, and has been cured using the sun-curing method, originating from or being of the Virginia tobacco type.