Bulk Burley Tobacco for Pipe Mixtures from China
Coarsely cut Burley tobacco in bulk form for blending into custom pipe tobaccos, from Philippines quota allocation. Falls under 2403.99.60.60 as other manufactured Burley entered per Note 5, distinguished from unmanufactured raw leaf or retail products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use ISF filings early for quota tracking; aggregate limits apply across all listed countries
• Document as 'not for cigarettes' to align with Note 5(e) for hand-rolled use
• Inspect for contaminants—FFDA rules apply to tobacco imports