2401.30.35.50 - Virginia fire-cured

This HTS classification, 2401.30.35.50, specifically covers Virginia fire-cured unmanufactured tobacco. This category encompasses tobacco leaves that have undergone a drying process utilizing open fires. The "fire-cured" designation refers to the method of curing, which imparts distinct characteristics to the tobacco.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, it is important to note the specific curing method and geographical origin. Unlike "flue-cured" (2401.30.35.10) which uses heat from furnaces, or "burley" (2401.30.35.20) which is air-cured in barns, Virginia fire-cured tobacco is processed with direct exposure to smoke from burning wood. Furthermore, it is differentiated from other "fire-cured" varieties like "Fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee" (2401.30.35.35) by its primary origin in the Virginia region, indicating regional cultivation and specific curing practices unique to that area.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of "Virginia fire-cured" is considered final at this level. Classification within this code relies on confirming the fire-curing method and the Virginia origin of the unmanufactured tobacco, typically as determined by producers and documented through customs declarations.