Burley Unstemmed Tobacco Leaves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Check U.S. aggregate quotas; Burley often from Malawi (12,000 MT limit under Note 2)
• Label bales clearly with tobacco type, origin, and confirmation of unstemmed state for CBP inspection