Homogenized Burley Tobacco for Cigarette Blending from China
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.
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
• 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