Burley Tobacco Stems from China
Burley tobacco stems are the stripped stalks remaining after leaf removal, classified as tobacco refuse under HTS 2401.30.37.20. This unmanufactured refuse is threshed or processed similarly and entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for Burley-type from specified countries. Primarily used in blending for cigarettes or as filler material.
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
• Verify entry falls within U.S
• Note 5 annual quota (e.g
• 80,200 MT for Brazil) with origin certification from approved countries
• Provide lab analysis confirming Burley type and refuse status (stems <20% leaf); misclassification risks higher duties
• Exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico origins or Chapter 98 samples to qualify; track aggregate entries Sept 13-Sept 12