Burley Fire-Cured Kentucky Leaf Tobacco from China
Unstemmed burley tobacco from Kentucky, light air-cured with fire-curing methods, not containing over 35% wrapper tobacco. Known for its robust, nutty flavor used in pipe tobaccos and cigarettes. Fits HTS 2401.10.65 as 'other' light air-cured leaf.
Duty Rate — China → United States
370%
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
• Include phytosanitary certificate to confirm no pests or diseases common in fire-cured burley
• Document curing method (fire-cured vs. air-cured) to distinguish from dark air-cured types
• Monitor aggregate quotas under U.S
• Note 2; over-quota imports face column 2 rates