Burley Pipe Tobacco Blend

A loose-cut blend of Burley tobacco designed for pipe smoking, imported from Argentina within the quota limits of Additional U.S. Note 5. It falls under HTS 2403.19.60.60 as 'Other' smoking tobacco specified as Burley, prepared for retail sale. This classification applies to non-cigarette smoking tobaccos entered pursuant to quota provisions.

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.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If imported as unmanufactured stem or strips

Unstemmed or stripped Burley tobacco without further manufacture classifies under unmanufactured tobacco headings.

2403.11.00Same rate: 35%

If prepared for water pipe smoking with glycerol

Mixtures with glycerol for hookah use fall under the specific water pipe tobacco subheading.

2403.99.60Same rate: 35%

If exceeding quota or from non-quota country

Over-quota Burley or ineligible origins shift to general 'Other' manufactured tobacco substitutes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin country eligibility under Additional U.S

Note 5 (e.g

Argentina quota 10,750 MT) and obtain USTR approval before entry

Provide documentation proving it's Burley variety and entered pursuant to quota provisions; track aggregate annual imports to avoid over-quota duties

Label packages clearly as 'Burley Tobacco for Pipe Use' to prevent misclassification as cigarette tobacco