Basma Turkish Sun-Cured Tobacco from China
Threshed Basma variety tobacco, a traditional Turkish Oriental type, partly stemmed for export. HTS 2401.20.75.00 applies to this sun-cured, aromatic leaf used in pipe and cigarette tobaccos. Known for high oil content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Turkish exports may not have specific quota; check 'Other' category and USTR regulations
• Include lab analysis confirming no reconstitution to prevent 2401.30 shift
• Document as unmanufactured to avoid Chapter 24 heading 2404 misclassification