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

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.

2401.20.33Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If stemmed or stripped

Stemming or stripping moves unmanufactured tobacco to subheading 2401.20, regardless of variety or end use.

2401.10.63Same rate: 17.5%

If intended for cigarette production

Burley for cigarettes falls under 2401.10.63, subject to different quota and duty treatment.

2403.99.60Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

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