Burley Reconstituted Tobacco Sheets from China
Thin sheets of homogenized Burley tobacco made from reconstituted tobacco stems, dust, and scraps, processed into a uniform sheet form. Classified under HTS 2403.91.45.60 as reconstituted Burley tobacco entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for specific countries. Primarily used in cigarette blending for its nutty flavor profile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify origin country eligibility under U.S
• Note 5 quotas (e.g
• Brazil up to 80,200 MT) and obtain USTR approval before entry
• Provide documentation proving export before Sept 13, 1995 if claiming legacy provisions; exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products