Burley Tobacco Stem Reconstitute Flakes from China
Flaked reconstituted Burley tobacco derived primarily from stems, pulped and dried for blending in pipe tobacco or cigars. HTS 2403.91.47.60 covers this as other Burley homogenized tobacco used in further manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
367.5%
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
• Document the reconstitution process (pulping, casting) to prove it's not mere scrap under 2401
• Check U.S
• Note 5 country-specific quotas; pre-1995 exports may qualify for special rates
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent shift to consumer-prepared subheadings