Burley Tobacco Threshed Leaf Strips
Threshed Burley tobacco leaves, partly stemmed and stripped, processed to remove stems and small impurities while retaining the leaf structure. Classified under HTS 2401.20.85.20 as Burley tobacco entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for threshed, unmanufactured tobacco. Used primarily in blending for cigarettes and pipe tobaccos.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not threshed or similarly processed
Unstemmed or unstripped Burley falls under heading for unmanufactured tobacco without threshing.
If flue-cured type instead of Burley
Flue-cured tobacco varieties use different subheadings even if similarly threshed.
If used for cigarette production
Tobacco prepared for cigarettes may shift to specific use subheadings per U.S. notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry falls within U.S
• Note 5 annual quotas (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil) with certification from USTR-designated agency
• Provide origin documentation proving export before Sept 13, 1995 for legacy duty treatment if applicable; exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico
• Label as 'Burley' with moisture content and processing details to avoid misclassification as unprocessed tobacco
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.85.20
Stemmed Burley Tobacco Flue-Cured Variant
Partly or wholly stemmed Burley tobacco that has been threshed, with light flue-curing applied post-threshing. Fits HTS 2401.20.85.20 as 'other' threshed Burley under quota provisions, distinguished by its nutty flavor profile for blending.
Threshed Burley Tobacco Export Grade Strips
High-quality threshed Burley tobacco strips from quota-eligible countries, stripped and processed for export blending. HTS 2401.20.85.20 applies to Burley entered under U.S. Note 5, excluding products of Canada, Israel, or Mexico.
Processed Burley Tobacco Threshed for Blending
Burley tobacco threshed to uniform strip size for cigarette blending, meeting U.S. Note 5 quota criteria. Classified in 2401.20.85.20 as other threshed Burley, not prepared for direct consumer marketing.
Air-Cured Threshed Burley Tobacco Bale
Air-cured Burley tobacco processed by threshing into bales of stripped leaves for industrial use. HTS 2401.20.85.20 covers this quota-entry Burley as threshed 'other' unmanufactured tobacco.