Chile Burley-Type Tobacco

Burley-type tobacco cultivated in Chile, threshed into manufactured form for quota entry under HTS 2403.99.60 (2,750 MT limit per U.S. Note 5). Used primarily in discount cigarette manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2401.30.37Same rate: 35%

If insufficiently processed

Threshed but not manufactured burley uses other quota subheadings in 2401.

2403.19.60Same rate: 35%

If for water pipe mixtures

If mixed with glycerol per subheading note, shifts from general other manufactured.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Small 2,750 MT quota for Chile requires precise quantity forecasting

Differentiate from chapter 98 free samples in entry documentation

Confirm manufactured status to avoid unmanufactured heading 2401

Related Products under HTS 2403.99.60

Brazilian Flue-Cured Tobacco Strips

Flue-cured tobacco strips from Brazil, processed for use in cigarette blending, classified under HTS 2403.99.60 as they fall within the quota limits specified in Additional U.S. Note 5 for Brazilian tobacco imports. These strips are unstemmed leaf tobacco suitable for further manufacturing into smoking products.

Zimbabwe Burley Tobacco Threshed

Threshed burley tobacco from Zimbabwe, intended for pipe tobacco or cigarette filler, entered under HTS 2403.99.60 pursuant to the 12,000 metric ton quota in Additional U.S. Note 5. This partially processed tobacco is homogenized for manufacturing use.

Malawi Dark-Fired Tobacco Strips

Dark-fired tobacco strips sourced from Malawi, used in cigar and chewing tobacco production, qualifying for HTS 2403.99.60 under the 12,000 MT quota of Additional U.S. Note 5. These are reconstituted strips for industrial blending.

Philippines Oriental Tobacco Leaf

Oriented tobacco leaf from the Philippines, processed into homogenized form for export under HTS 2403.99.60 quota provisions (3,000 MT per Additional U.S. Note 5). Suitable for aromatic cigarette blends.

Thailand Fire-Cured Tobacco Strips

Fire-cured tobacco strips from Thailand, manufactured for snuff and plug tobacco, entered pursuant to HTS 2403.99.60 and its 7,000 MT quota in U.S. Note 5. These strips are partially fermented for flavor enhancement.

Guatemala Sun-Cured Tobacco

Sun-cured tobacco from Guatemala, stripped and homogenized for industrial use, classified in HTS 2403.99.60 under the 10,000 MT quota of Additional U.S. Note 5. Ideal for blend components in various tobacco products.