Flue-Cured Burley Hybrid Leaf from China
Part-stripped Burley tobacco hybrid with flue-curing, low wrapper content, destined for pipe tobacco blends. Fits HTS 2401.20.35.20 as light air-cured Burley, partly stemmed, not threshed. Used by blenders for its nutty flavor profile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
385%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate confirming no pests, as Burley is susceptible to blue mold issues at entry
• Declare exact stemming percentage on entry docs; partial stemming must be evidenced to qualify under this code
• Monitor US Note 2 quotas—excess imports from quota countries like Malawi reroute to higher general rates