Burley Tobacco Leaf Strips
Unmanufactured Burley tobacco leaves that are not stemmed or stripped, classified under HTS 2401.10.61.60 as Burley intended for use in products other than cigarettes, such as pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. This light air-cured variety is known for its nutty flavor and is threshed but remains in whole leaf form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stemmed or stripped
Stemming or stripping moves unmanufactured tobacco to subheading 2401.20, regardless of variety or end use.
If intended for cigarette production
Burley for cigarettes falls under 2401.10.63, subject to different quota and duty treatment.
If processed into final retail form like chewing tobacco
Manufactured tobacco products for retail sale are classified in 2403, not unmanufactured leaf in 2401.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against US quota limits (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil); obtain certificate of origin to avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation proves end-use in non-cigarette products like pipe blends
• Watch for stemming which shifts to 2401.20 subheading
Related Products under HTS 2401.10.61.60
Kentucky Burley Fire-Cured Tobacco Leaves
Whole Burley tobacco leaves from Kentucky, not stemmed, light air-cured for use in non-cigarette products like snuff or roll-your-own pipe mixtures under HTS 2401.10.61.60. The fire-curing process imparts a smoky flavor ideal for chewing tobaccos.
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.
Malawi Burley Whole Leaf Tobacco
Premium whole leaf Burley from Malawi, not stemmed, for use in premium pipe tobacco blends or moist snuff under HTS 2401.10.61.60. Known for clean flavor profile suitable for non-cigarette applications.
Argentinian Burley Tobacco for Pipe Blends
Unstemmed Argentinian Burley leaf, threshed but whole, destined for pipe tobacco manufacturing under HTS 2401.10.61.60. Argentina's 10,750 MT quota supports steady supply for this nutty, slow-burning variety.
Zimbabwe Burley Unmanufactured Leaf
High-quality Zimbabwe Burley tobacco leaves, unstemmed and suitable for chewing tobacco production, classified in HTS 2401.10.61.60 for non-cigarette uses. Zimbabwe's 12,000 MT quota aids availability.