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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.20Same rate: 37.5%

If not entered under Note 5 provisions

Non-quota threshed tobacco uses separate 'other' subheadings.

2404Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If involving heated inhalation products

Chapter notes prioritize 2404 for any inhalation without combustion items.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Prepare entry summaries excluding Chapter 98 duties to maintain quota subheading status

• Conduct variety testing to confirm Burley against look-alike air-cured tobaccos

• Store in climate-controlled conditions to preserve threshing integrity pre-clearance

Related Products under HTS 2401.20.85.20

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.

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.

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.