Brazilian Burley Tobacco Leaf Bulk Import from China
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.
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
• Brazil-specific quota is high but monitored; file entries early in quota year and track via Customs
• Documentation must certify <35% wrapper and Burley variety; moisture content tests prevent refuse classification
• Direct import from origin required for pre-1995 stock eligibility; warehouse withdrawals count against quota