Argentine Burley Flue-Cured Leaf for Blending from China
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.
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
• 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