2401.20.83.20 - Burley

This HTS classification, 2401.20.83.20, specifically covers "Burley" unmanufactured tobacco. This designation applies to tobacco that has undergone the process of being partly or wholly stemmed and stripped, followed by threshing or similar processing. The key characteristic is that this Burley tobacco is intended for use in products other than cigarettes, distinguishing it from tobacco designated for cigarette manufacturing.

The "Burley" classification within this sub-heading is distinct from its siblings, such as "Flue-cured" (2401.20.83.10), "Maryland" (2401.20.83.30), and various fire-cured or air-cured types. These distinctions are based on the curing methods employed, leaf characteristics, and inherent chemical compositions that define their suitability for different end-uses and flavor profiles in manufactured tobacco products. This particular sub-category focuses on Burley's specific attributes when it is not destined for cigarette production.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise definition and intended use of Burley tobacco. Importers and exporters should verify that the unmanufactured tobacco in question is indeed Burley type, has been stemmed and stripped, threshed or similarly processed, and is demonstrably intended for consumption in products such as pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, or snuff, rather than for cigarette manufacturing.