Brazilian Blackfat Threshed Flue-Cured Tobacco from China
High-volume blackfat tobacco from Brazil, threshed after partial stemming, ideal for blending in aromatic pipe mixtures. HTS 2401.20.85.60 applies as it matches the blackfat type under quota-limited entry in Additional U.S. Note 5.
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
• Brazil's large 80,200 MT quota often fills quickly; pre-secure import licenses
• Document flue-curing process but ensure it remains unmanufactured (no added flavors)
• Separate from Canada/Mexico products, which are quota-exempt per Note 5(b)