Processed Burley Tobacco for Pipe Blends

Threshed Burley tobacco strips processed to consistent size for pipe tobacco manufacturing, retaining natural flavor. HTS 2401.20.87.20 applies as other threshed Burley, distinct from cigarette-specific quotas. Popular for its neutral taste in aromatic pipe mixtures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.20.60Lower: 35% vs 385%

If flavored or scented

Any aromatic oils shift to flavored tobacco subheading.

2403.99.60Lower: 35% vs 385%

If further cut into shreds for retail

Retail-ready cut tobacco becomes 'other manufactured' under quota limits.

2401.10Lower: 360% vs 385%

If whole leaf, not stripped

Less processed whole Burley uses stemless unflavored subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'not for cigarette use' to avoid quota subheadings; provide end-use declaration

Ensure phytosanitary certificate for agricultural compliance; threshing reduces pest risk but still required

Avoid over-quota imports from specified countries by monitoring USTR annual limits

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Burley-type tobacco partially flue-cured then threshed and stripped for blending versatility. Classified as Burley under HTS 2401.20.87.20 for other threshed varieties. Provides smoother smoke in custom cigarette recipes.

Industrial Threshed Burley Tobacco Bulk

Bulk threshed Burley tobacco in large bales for industrial blending operations, stripped and cleaned. Under HTS 2401.20.87.20 as other Burley, for non-retail use. Essential base for mass-market cigarette production.

Threshed Burley Tobacco Leaf Strips

Burley tobacco leaves that have been partly stemmed, stripped, and threshed to remove dust and small fragments, resulting in clean leaf strips suitable for blending in cigarettes. This product falls under HTS 2401.20.87.20 as it is unmanufactured Burley tobacco that is threshed or similarly processed but not further manufactured. It is commonly used in pipe tobacco blends and cigarette fillers due to its low sugar content and high nicotine.

Stemmed Burley Tobacco Lamina

Burley tobacco lamina (leaf material without stems) that is partly stripped and threshed for uniformity, ideal for export to blenders. Classified in HTS 2401.20.87.20 as other threshed Burley, not fitting more specific unflavored or cigarette-use categories. Its air-cured, light-bodied profile makes it a staple in American blend cigarettes.

Air-Cured Threshed Burley Export Grade

High-quality Burley tobacco air-cured, stemmed, stripped, and threshed to export standards for international blenders. Falls under HTS 2401.20.87.20 as other Burley not qualifying for quota categories. Used in premium cigarette and rolling tobacco blends.

Premium Threshed Burley for Roll-Your-Own

Select threshed Burley leaf strips optimized for RYO tobacco products, cleaned and sized precisely. HTS 2401.20.87.20 covers this as other processed Burley, outside cigarette quotas. Favored for hand-rolled cigarettes due to burn rate.