Rustica Burley Smoking Mixture
Rustica-type Burley tobacco mixture for pipe or RYO, imported from Zimbabwe under quota. Classified as HTS 2403.19.60.60 Burley due to varietal identification and quota entry provisions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unmanufactured Burley stems
Stems of Burley without shredding or blending remain unmanufactured under 2401.
If containing tobacco substitutes
Mixtures with substitutes in any proportion use separate 'other' subheadings.
If for certain duty-free samples
Chapter US note allows duty-free treatment for qualifying tobacco samples under chapter 98.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use FTZ or warehouse entries carefully, as they count toward quota only upon withdrawal for consumption
• Avoid commingling with non-quota tobaccos to prevent reclassification risks
• Label with clear warnings and fiber content to meet FDA tobacco import rules
Related Products under HTS 2403.19.60.60
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.
Dark Burley Loose Smoking Tobacco
Dark-fired Burley tobacco in ribbon cut for roll-your-own or pipe use, sourced from Brazil under quota. Classified in 2403.19.60.60 as quota-eligible Burley smoking tobacco, distinct from homogenized or extract forms.
Aged Burley Shredded Tobacco
Aged and shredded Burley tobacco for hand-rolled cigarettes or pipes, imported from Malawi quota. It qualifies under HTS 2403.19.60.60 as described in Additional U.S. Note 5 for Burley, excluding cigarette-specific preparations.
Burley Roll-Your-Own Tobacco
Fine-shred Burley tobacco marketed for rolling personal cigarettes, from Philippines quota allocation. Falls under 2403.19.60.60 as other smoking tobacco, Burley type, pursuant to chapter note 5 quota.