Burley Tobacco Leaf Unstemmed
Light air-cured burley tobacco leaves, not stemmed, used primarily in chewing tobacco and snuff manufacturing. Classified in HTS 2401.10.61.90 as 'other' unmanufactured light air-cured leaf for non-cigarette products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for cigarette use
Cigarette-designated burley falls under separate quota subheading.
If further processed into smoking tobacco
Reconstituted or homogenized tobacco for pipes moves to Chapter 24 heading 2403.
If over 35% wrapper tobacco
Wrapper-dominant blends exceed the 35% limit for this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include affidavits confirming non-cigarette end-use to prevent misclassification
• Check aggregate quotas for origins like Argentina (10,750 MT) and ensure entries fall within Sept 13-Sept 12 periods
• Avoid bulk packaging not prepared for retail; declare as unmanufactured leaf
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Unstemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, light air-cured, intended for use in pipe tobacco blends or rolling tobacco products other than cigarettes. This falls under HTS 2401.10.61.90 as unmanufactured tobacco not stemmed/stripped, not for cigarette production, and classified as 'other' flue-cured leaf.
Dark Air-Cured Tobacco Leaf
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Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco
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Rustica Tobacco Leaf Unprocessed
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Perique-Type Air-Cured Leaf
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