2401.20.85.20/Burley Tobacco Threshed Leaf Strips/Germany

Burley Tobacco Threshed Leaf Strips from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

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

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Import Tips

• 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