Burley Tobacco Leaf - Unstemmed Virginia Flue-Cured Blend from China
Unstemmed Burley tobacco leaves, not stripped, processed through light air-curing, containing less than 35% wrapper tobacco. Classified under HTS 2401.10.65.60 as unmanufactured Burley tobacco refuse excluded, intended for blending in cigarette production. The leaves are threshed minimally to preserve natural vein structure for optimal fermentation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
367.5%
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
• Verify origin country against U.S
• Note quotas (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil); products from Canada/Israel/Mexico exempt
• Provide phytosanitary certificates and leaf grade inspections to avoid reclassification as manufactured tobacco
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding annual aggregate limits (Sep 13-Sep 12) leading to higher duties