2401.20.35.20 - Burley

This HTS classification covers "Burley" tobacco, which is a specific type of light air-cured tobacco. It falls under unmanufactured tobacco that has been partly or wholly stemmed or stripped, but not threshed or similarly processed. Crucially, this subcategory is for Burley tobacco that does not contain wrapper tobacco, or contains no more than 35 percent wrapper tobacco.

Burley tobacco is distinguished from its siblings primarily by its varietal characteristics and curing method. "Flue-cured" tobacco (2401.20.35.10) is cured using artificial heat in flues, resulting in a lighter color and a different chemical composition. "Maryland" tobacco (2401.20.35.30) is another distinct air-cured variety known for its fine texture and aromatic qualities, often used as a blender. The "Other" subcategory (2401.20.35.40) at this level would encompass any light air-cured leaf tobacco not specifically identified as flue-cured, burley, or Maryland.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 2401.20.35.20. Classification decisions within this code will rely on the accurate identification of the tobacco as Burley, its stemmed/stripped status, and the absence or minimal presence of wrapper tobacco, in accordance with the specific definitions and standards for each tobacco type recognized in international trade.