Burley Tobacco Leaf Strips from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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