Burley Tobacco Shreds for Chewing Blends from Canada
Threshed and shredded Burley tobacco lamina for blending into chewing tobacco products, distinctly non-cigarette. HTS 2401.20.83.20 covers this as unmanufactured, processed Burley per US note definitions. Provides body and sweetness in smokeless blends.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Certify no additives to stay in unmanufactured category; monitor annual quotas closing September 12
• Partner with licensed customs brokers familiar with tobacco TRQ regulations