Burley-Type Air-Cured Tobacco Strips

Partly stripped burley-type light air-cured tobacco strips, not similarly processed beyond stemming. Low wrapper content makes it suitable for export blending. Classified under HTS 2401.20.35.40 for other flue/burley light air-cured leaf.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20Same rate: 385%

If dark air-cured

Darker curing process changes from light to dark air-cured subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Monitor annual quota periods (Sept 13 to Sept 12) for origins like Philippines (3,000 MT)

Ensure no aromatic oils to prevent water pipe tobacco misclassification

Document as 'for industrial blending' not retail to maintain unmanufactured status

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Other Light Air-Cured Stemmed Tobacco

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