Stemmed Burley Tobacco Flue-Cured Variant from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Include lab analysis confirming Burley variety and threshing process to prevent reclassification
• Track calendar quota period (Sept 13 to Sept 12) and avoid over-entry pitfalls with warehouse withdrawals
• Ensure no Chapter 98 sample claims interfere with quota subheading eligibility