2401.30.70.60 - Virginia sun-cured

This HTS classification, 2401.30.70.60, specifically designates Virginia sun-cured unmanufactured tobacco. This category encompasses tobacco that has undergone the sun-curing process, a traditional method where tobacco leaves are dried naturally by direct sunlight, either in fields or in loosely stacked barns. This process imparts a distinct aroma, flavor profile, and color to the tobacco, differentiating it from other sun-cured varieties.

Unlike its sibling categories, which represent different curing methods or regional varieties such as flue-cured (2401.30.70.10), burley (2401.30.70.20), fire-cured (2401.30.70.35, 2401.30.70.50), and dark air-cured (2401.30.70.40) tobacco, this classification is solely for tobacco cured by prolonged exposure to sunlight without artificial heat or forced air circulation. The specific geographical origin of "Virginia" in the description further refines the classification, indicating tobacco grown and cured in the traditional Virginia region using the sun-curing method.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 2401.30.70.60 is determined by the absence of artificial curing methods and the adherence to the sun-curing process, along with its origin within the Virginia tobacco-growing region. Importers should ensure that the physical characteristics and processing methods of their Virginia tobacco align precisely with this definition to ensure accurate customs declarations.