Industrial Burley Reconstituted Filler Tobacco from China
Bulk reconstituted Burley tobacco specifically engineered as filler material for cigarette production from reconstituted leaf. Classified in HTS 2403.91.45.60 due to its Burley type and eligibility under quota provisions of U.S. note 5. Provides consistent burn and flavor in blended cigarettes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Cross-check against USTR quota bulletins; Zimbabwe (12,000 MT) often undersubscribed vs Brazil
• Require manufacturer's declaration of end-use for hand-rolled cigarette prep to qualify under note 5(e)