Burley

Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed); tobacco refuse: > Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped: > Not threshed or similarly processed: > Other: > Not containing wrapper tobacco, or not containing over 35 percent wrapper tobacco: > Other: > Flue-cured, burley and other light air-cured leaf: > Other: > Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > Burley

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 2401.20.33.20

Burley Tobacco Leaf Strips

Partially stemmed Burley tobacco leaves, not threshed or similarly processed, imported within the quota limits specified in Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 24. This light air-cured variety is used primarily in cigarette blends and pipe tobaccos. Classified under 2401.20.33.20 due to its Burley type, partial stemming, and compliance with quota provisions excluding wrapper tobacco.

Brazilian Quota Burley Tobacco

Burley tobacco from Brazil, partly stripped but not threshed, entered under the 80,200 metric ton annual quota of Additional U.S. Note 5. This variety features the nutty flavor profile typical of Brazilian Burley, destined for American Blend cigarettes. Fits 2401.20.33.20 as quota-eligible Burley without excessive wrapper.

Malawi Burley Tobacco Stems

Partly stemmed Burley leaf from Malawi (12,000 MT quota), light air-cured and unthreshed, ideal for pipe tobacco and chewing products. Represents premium African Burley with high nicotine content. Entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 under 2401.20.33.20 for quota rate.

Zimbabwe Quota Burley Leaf

High-quality Zimbabwe Burley tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed but unthreshed, within the 12,000 MT quota. Known for its clean burn and mild flavor in blends. Classified in 2401.20.33.20 as light air-cured Burley entered per Note 5 provisions.

Philippines Burley Tobacco for Cigarettes

Burley variety from Philippines (3,000 MT quota), light air-cured, partly stripped leaf intended for cigarette manufacturing excluding hand-rolled consumer packs. Meets definition for quota entry under 2401.20.33.20 without wrapper dominance.