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

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.

2401.10Higher: 360% vs 35%

If unmanufactured Burley stems

Stems of Burley without shredding or blending remain unmanufactured under 2401.

2403.99Higher: 360% vs 35%

If containing tobacco substitutes

Mixtures with substitutes in any proportion use separate 'other' subheadings.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

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