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.

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.

2401.10Same rate: 17.5%

If cigar wrapper only

Pure wrapper leaf has distinct low-duty heading.

2402.10.30Higher: 39.7% vs 17.5%

If water content ≤35% and stemmed

Stemmed leaf with low moisture shifts headings.

2403.19.60Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If quota exceeded

Excess enters general manufactured tobacco subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Tight quota (3,000 MT); prioritize reliable suppliers with quota history

Lab tests for nicotine/flavor profile support Burley classification

Not for FTZ unless direct consumption entry

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