Dark-Fired Burley Loose Smoking Tobacco

Dark-fired Burley tobacco processed into loose ribbons for hookah or pipe smoking, emphasizing its robust, earthy taste. Falls under HTS 2403.19.30.60 as 'other' Burley smoking tobacco for non-cigarette products, distinct from homogenized or retail-packed forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If 'homogenized' or 'reconstituted' Burley tobacco

Reconstituted forms use sheeted tobacco processes, moving to prepared tobacco heading 2403.91.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If quota-eligible consumer packs from specified countries

Retail-oriented 'other' smoking tobacco from quota nations uses separate statistical tracking.

2401.30.33Same rate: 35%

If as unstemmed whole Burley leaf

Prior to manufacturing, Burley is classified as unmanufactured under 2401 based on processing state.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab analysis confirming Burley varietal and absence of cigarette-specific additives

Monitor aggregate imports under quota subheadings to prevent duty escalation

Label clearly as 'for pipe/hookah use only' to support non-cigarette classification