Processed Burley Tobacco for Pipe Blends from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
385%
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
• 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