Bulgarian Basma Oriental Tobacco from Canada
Unthreshed Basma oriental tobacco leaves from Bulgaria, wholly stemmed and free of wrapper tobacco. This small-leaf variety contributes floral notes to blend cigarettes. Classified in 2401.20.26.00 for other oriental types without significant wrapper.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate to meet USDA requirements for unmanufactured tobacco
• Declare exact stemming percentage; partial stemming keeps it in 2401.20 vs fully unstemmed
• Monitor 'other countries' quota (3,000 MT) for Bulgarian origin shipments