Burley Reconstituted Tobacco Sheets

Thin sheets of homogenized Burley tobacco made by processing tobacco stems, dust, and scraps into a pulp, then reforming it into sheets for use in cigarettes or pipe blends. Classified under HTS 2403.91.47.60 as 'homogenized or reconstituted tobacco' specifically of the Burley type, distinguished by its air-cured characteristics and use in manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+17.5%367.5%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.10.63Lower: 17.5% vs 367.5%

If not processed into homogenized sheets but remains as strips or flakes

Unmanufactured Burley tobacco strips fall under heading 2401 for raw or minimally processed tobacco.

2403.11.00Lower: 35% vs 367.5%

If mixed with glycerol and intended for water pipe smoking

Mixtures with glycerol for hookah use are specifically classified in 2403.11.00, excluding pure reconstituted tobacco.

2404Lower: 15% vs 367.5%

If containing tobacco substitutes and intended for inhalation without combustion

Products with nicotine substitutes for heated delivery systems go to heading 2404 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin country quotas under U.S

Note 5 to avoid excess duty rates; Burley from non-quota countries may face higher tariffs

Provide lab analysis confirming Burley varietal and reconstituted nature to prevent misclassification as unmanufactured tobacco

Ensure documentation shows it's not prepared for retail sale to qualify under this subheading rather than consumer-packaged goods