Blended Burley and Virginia Tobacco Mix from Canada

A partially manufactured blend of Burley and Virginia flue-cured tobacco leaves, mixed for use in cigarette production. This product falls under HTS 2403.99.60.65 as it is partially manufactured, blended tobacco entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions, not yet fully processed into finished cigarettes. It is typically imported in bales for further manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Verify origin country eligibility under U.S

Note 5 quotas (e.g

Brazil, Zimbabwe) and ensure entry quantities do not exceed annual limits to avoid over-quota duties

Provide documentation proving partial manufacture status and blending process; include certificates of origin and production records to prevent misclassification as unmanufactured tobacco

Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding aggregate quotas or entering from non-qualifying countries without Chapter 98 provisions; monitor USTR regulations for updates