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.

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.

2401.10.63Same rate: 17.5%

If flue-cured Virginia instead of Burley

Different light air-cured varieties separate within the same quota subheading structure.

2401.30.33Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If dark air-cured

Curing method determines light vs dark air-cured headings for unmanufactured leaf.

2404Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If inhalation without combustion products

Chapter note prioritizes 2404 for heated tobacco products over unmanufactured leaf.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm entry period (Sep 13-Sep 12) quota status via USTR; pre-1995 exports may qualify specially

Include affidavits proving use in non-cigarette products if applicable, per Note 5(e) for hand-rolled tobacco

Avoid bulk packaging over retail intent; ensure not 'prepared for marketing to ultimate consumer' to stay in unmanufactured category

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Burley Tobacco Leaf for Pipe Blending

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Argentine Burley Flue-Cured Leaf for Blending

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Zimbabwe Burley Tobacco for RYO Cigarettes

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Malawi Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Bale

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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.