Other
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 > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Products classified under HTS 2401.20.33.40
Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf (Burley Blend Alternative)
Partially stemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, not threshed, containing under 35% wrapper tobacco, imported under U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for light air-cured types. This unmanufactured tobacco is used in cigarette blending. It falls under 2401.20.33.40 due to its specific curing method, stemming state, and quota eligibility.
Burley Tobacco Leaf (Light Air-Cured, Stemmed)
Partly stemmed burley tobacco leaves, light air-cured, not threshed, with no wrapper tobacco, entered pursuant to Chapter Note 5 quotas. Primarily used for pipe tobacco and cigarette fillers. Classified in 2401.20.33.40 for its unprocessed state and specific light-cured profile.
Light Air-Cured Oriental Tobacco Leaf
Partially stripped light air-cured Oriental tobacco, flue-cured variant, under 35% wrapper, not threshed, quota-eligible under U.S. Note 5. Used in aromatic cigarette blends. Fits 2401.20.33.40 as unmanufactured, quota-specific light-cured tobacco.
Flue-Cured Bright Leaf Tobacco (Quota Entry)
Wholly stemmed flue-cured bright leaf tobacco, not processed beyond stripping, no wrapper, entered under Note 5 for countries like Brazil. Common in U.S. cigarette production. 2401.20.33.40 applies to its light-cured, unthreshed form and quota status.
Hybrid Burley-Flue Cured Tobacco Bale
Partly stemmed hybrid burley and flue-cured light tobacco leaf, under wrapper limit, not threshed, U.S. Note 5 entry. Blended for premium cigars or pipes. Classified under 2401.20.33.40 for light air-cured attributes and quota.