Brazilian Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Bale

Burley tobacco in bale form, unstemmed/stripped, sourced from Brazil for blending into pipe tobaccos or chewing products, falling under HTS 2401.10.61.60. Brazil's high quota (80,200 MT) makes it a primary source for this light air-cured leaf.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.10.65Higher: 367.5% vs 17.5%

If flue-cured variety

Flue-cured Burley-lookalikes go to 2401.10.65; air-curing method determines precise subheading.

2401.20Higher: 360% vs 17.5%

If after threshing and stripping

Processing beyond threshing into stripped form reclassifies to 2401.20 other light air-cured.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If entered as duty-free samples

US note allows certain tobacco samples duty-free under Chapter 98, bypassing chapter quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Monitor Brazil's 80,200 MT annual quota from Sept 13-Sept 12; excess incurs higher duties

Include commercial invoice specifying 'Burley for non-cigarette use' and bale weights

Avoid commingling with stemmed lots during transit