Burley Tobacco Leaf Strips from China
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 — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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