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2401.20.87.20 - Burley 🖩

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Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)350%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (AU,BH,CL,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,S,SG) 35% (PA) See 9918.24.10-9918.24.11 (CO)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty350%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification covers Burley tobacco, which has been either partly or wholly stemmed and stripped. The tobacco undergoes a process known as "threshing" or a similar treatment, which typically involves separating the leaf from the stem and then further processing it. This can include cutting or dividing the leaf into smaller pieces to facilitate its use in manufacturing.

Burley tobacco is distinct from other classifications at this level due to its specific varietal characteristics and curing methods. For instance, it differs from "Flue-cured" (2401.20.87.10) which is dried using artificial heat in enclosed barns. It is also distinguished from "Maryland" (2401.20.87.30), "Fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee" (2401.20.87.35), and "Dark-air cured Kentucky and Tennessee" (2401.20.87.40) and "Virginia fire-cured" (2401.20.87.50) due to differences in the curing process, leaf color, aroma, and intended end-uses in the tobacco industry.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories under 2401.20.87.20. Therefore, classification within this code relies on identifying the specific characteristics of Burley tobacco that has undergone the described processing and distinguishing it from the closely related sibling categories based on their unique attributes and origins.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2401.20.87.20?
HTS code 2401.20.87.20 covers Burley under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 24: Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes.
›What products are classified under 2401.20.87.20?
This classification covers Burley. It is a subcategory of Other (2401.20.87).
›What is the import duty rate for 2401.20.87.20?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2401.20.87.20 is 350%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,BH,CL,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,S,SG) 35% (PA) See 9918.24.10-9918.24.11 (CO). The Column 2 rate is 350%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2401.20.87.20?
Imports under HTS 2401.20.87.20 are measured in kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 2401.20.87.20?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment), Korea Special Rate. And 6 more programs.

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