Threshed Burley Tobacco Export Grade Strips from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
Import Tips
• Use USTR-issued licenses for quota entry; monitor 'other countries' 3,000 MT limit closely
• Document threshing method (e.g
• mechanical vs. similar processing) for customs verification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail intent, which could trigger 'prepared for consumer' notes