Homogenized Burley Tobacco for Cigarette Blending

Finely processed reconstituted Burley tobacco in bulk form, created by pulping and reforming tobacco waste into a homogeneous product. Falls under HTS 2403.91.45.60 as 'other' reconstituted Burley subject to U.S. quota provisions in additional note 5. Used by manufacturers to enhance cigarette filler with mellow, earthy notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

2401.30.33Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for raw Burley tobacco stems or midribs

Unmanufactured Burley waste products like stems classify under 2401.30 as raw tobacco, not processed reconstituted.

2403.99.60Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If other reconstituted tobacco varieties under quota

Non-Burley reconstituted types (e.g., flue-cured) use 2403.99.60 but share U.S. Note 5 quota limits.

2404Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If marketed as vaping tobacco substitute

Products for inhalation without combustion go to 2404 per chapter note, even if tobacco-based.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include laboratory analysis confirming Burley varietal and reconstituted composition to avoid misclassification as unflavored tobacco

Monitor quota usage via USTR reports; over-quota entries default to higher column 1-general rates