2401.20.85.55 - Virginia sun-cured

This HTS classification, 2401.20.85.55, specifically covers Virginia sun-cured unmanufactured tobacco. This type of tobacco is characterized by its curing process, which involves drying in the sun. Following this sun-curing, the tobacco undergoes threshing or a similar processing method, and is then further stemmed or stripped. The "Virginia sun-cured" designation is a key identifier, distinguishing it from other varieties based on its specific origin and curing technique.

Unlike its sibling categories such as flue-cured, Burley, Maryland, or fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee tobacco, Virginia sun-cured tobacco's primary distinguishing feature is its unique sun-drying method. While all these categories fall under threshed or similarly processed, stemmed/stripped unmanufactured tobacco, the agricultural and post-harvest processing techniques result in distinct physical and chemical properties that determine their classification. This category is further refined by its adherence to additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter, indicating specific entry requirements or provisions that must be met.

As a leaf node, 2401.20.85.55 represents a final level of detailed classification for this specific type of unmanufactured tobacco. There are no further subdivisions under this code. Therefore, proper classification hinges on accurately identifying the tobacco as Virginia sun-cured, having undergone the specified processing (threshed or similarly processed, stemmed/stripped), and meeting the requirements outlined in additional U.S. note 5.