Threshed Burley Tobacco Export Grade Strips from China

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 — China → United States

35%

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
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

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