Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves from China
Unprocessed Burley tobacco leaves with stems intact, air-cured for pipe and cigar blending. Classified in 2401.10.95.60 as unmanufactured, not stemmed, low/no wrapper content, and 'other' type not fitting specific flue-cured categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document moisture content and curing method to prove unmanufactured status
• Label shipments clearly as 'unstemmed' to prevent reclassification during inspection
• Monitor aggregate quotas per U.S
• Note; overages apply general rates