Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves

Unprocessed, unstemmed Burley tobacco leaves, air-cured and baled for export, destined for pipe tobacco or cigarette filler. Classified in 2401.10.95 as 'other' unstemmed tobacco without wrapper tobacco exceeding 35%. Not threshed beyond basic handling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20.85Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If mechanically stripped

Stripped tobacco falls under 2401.20.85 as processed unmanufactured tobacco.

2401.10Same rate: 17.5%

If containing over 35% wrapper tobacco

Wrapper-heavy mixes classify differently in 2401.10.40 due to cigar wrapper content.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If samples for testing

Certain tobacco samples qualify for duty-free under Chapter 98 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Check U.S. aggregate quotas; Burley often from Malawi (12,000 MT limit under Note 2)

โ€ข Label bales clearly with tobacco type, origin, and confirmation of unstemmed state for CBP inspection