Dark-Fired Burley Loose Smoking Tobacco from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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