Argentine Burley Flue-Cured Leaf for Blending

Unmanufactured Argentine Burley tobacco, flue-cured and not stripped, under 10,750 MT general quota via U.S. Note 5 for 2401.10.63.60. Primarily for premium pipe tobacco and hand-rolling blends.

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.

2401.20.85Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If threshed or similarly processed

Threshing moves to 'other' unmanufactured beyond stripping.

2403.91.45Same rate: 17.5%

If 'water pipe tobacco' mixture

Glycerol/molasses-added Burley for hookahs excludes to 2403.11.00 per subheading note.

2401.30.35Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If fire-cured

Fire-curing distinguishes from flue/light air-cured Burley types.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Smaller quotas fill quickly; use USTR portal for real-time status before contracting

Label bales clearly as 'Burley - not for cigars' to support classification and avoid 2401.10.45

Chapter 98 samples duty-free; test small lots first without quota impact

Related Products under HTS 2401.10.63.60

Burley Tobacco Leaf for Pipe Blending

Unmanufactured Burley tobacco leaves, not stemmed or stripped, flue-cured and light air-cured, imported in bulk for blending into pipe tobacco mixtures. This falls under HTS 2401.10.63.60 as Burley tobacco described in Additional U.S. Note 5, entered pursuant to its quantitative provisions for non-cigar use.

Flue-Cured Burley Tobacco for Cigarette Blends

Not stemmed Burley tobacco leaves, flue-cured variety, imported under U.S. Note 5 quota for blending into American cigarette tobacco formulations. Classified in 2401.10.63.60 as 'other' light air-cured Burley not for wrappers.

Brazilian Burley Tobacco Leaf Bulk Import

Bulk unstemmed Burley tobacco from Brazil, light air-cured, entered under the 80,200 MT quota of Additional U.S. Note 5 to HTS 2401.10.63.60. Used primarily for export blending in pipe and RYO tobacco.

Zimbabwe Burley Tobacco for RYO Cigarettes

Not stemmed Burley leaf from Zimbabwe, light air-cured, imported pursuant to 12,000 MT U.S. Note 5 quota under 2401.10.63.60. Intended for 'RYO' (roll-your-own) cigarette preparation per Note 5(e).

Malawi Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Bale

Bulk bales of Malawi-origin Burley tobacco, unstemmed/flue-cured, entered under 12,000 MT quota of Additional U.S. Note 5 to 2401.10.63.60. For industrial blending in chewing and pipe tobaccos.

Philippine Burley Light Air-Cured Leaf

Unstripped Philippine Burley tobacco leaf, light air-cured under 3,000 MT U.S. Note 5 quota for HTS 2401.10.63.60. Supplied to U.S. blenders for aromatic pipe mixtures.