Philippine Burley Light Air-Cured Leaf from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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