High-Grade Flue-Cured Pipe Tobacco Base Leaf

Premium partly stripped flue-cured leaf specifically for pipe tobacco base, HTS 2401.20.31.10 as non-cigarette use, flue-cured variety. Offers sweet, high-sugar content from rapid flue-drying process.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2403.19.60Same rate: 35%

If for hand-rolled cigarette making

Per U.S. Note 5(e), leaf for consumer hand-rolled cigarettes uses different subheading.

2404Lower: 15% vs 35%

If pressed into sheets

Chapter note mandates heading 2404 for any homogenized/reconstituted tobacco.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include affidavits of non-cigarette intent; comply with country quotas (e.g

80,200 MT Brazil); reject entries claiming Chapter 98 if not qualifying samples

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