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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unstemmed/threshed
Unstemmed Burley tobacco shifts to flue-cured/unstemmed category under quota provisions.
If threshed or similarly processed
Threshed Burley leaf moves to processed partly stemmed category outside primary quota subheadings.
If containing over 35% wrapper tobacco
Higher wrapper content reclassifies from light air-cured Burley to wrapper-dominant tobacco refuse provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country quota availability under Additional U.S
• Note 5 (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil) before shipment; excess enters at higher rates
• Provide documentation proving export before September 13, 1995, for pre-1995 legacy quota eligibility if applicable
• Include lab certification confirming Burley variety, light air-cured processing, and no wrapper tobacco content over 35%
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.33.20
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.