Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf (Burley Blend Alternative) from Canada
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.
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
• Verify exporter country against U.S
• Note 5 quotas (e.g
• Brazil, Zimbabwe) to avoid over-quota duties; provide warehouse withdrawal docs if applicable
• Include lab certification for wrapper content under 35% and flue-cured type