Dark-Fired Burley Smoking Tobacco from China
Dark-fired Kentucky Burley tobacco processed for robust flavor in pipe or cigarillo smoking. HTS 2403.19.90.60 applies as other Burley smoking tobacco, excluding homogenized or reconstituted forms. Known for low sugar content and nutty profile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
387.5%
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
• Document curing method (dark-fired) to support Burley subclassification and avoid generic other tobacco
• Ensure no addition of substitutes; pure Burley keeps it out of 2403.99 subheadings
• For samples, claim duty-free under Chapter 98 provisions with proper certification