2401.30.37.20 - Burley

This HTS classification, 2401.30.37.20, specifically covers "Burley" tobacco. Burley is a type of unmanufactured tobacco that is air-cured. It is characterized by its light color, low sugar content, and high nicotine content, making it a versatile leaf used in various tobacco products, including cigarettes, pipe tobacco, and chewing tobacco. The curing process significantly impacts its flavor profile and suitability for different end uses.

This classification is distinct from its sibling categories due to the specific type of unmanufactured tobacco it represents. For instance, "Flue-cured" tobacco undergoes a different curing process using artificial heat and airflow, resulting in a lighter color and a distinct sweetness. Similarly, "Fire-cured" and "Dark air-cured" tobaccos have undergone distinct curing methods that impart unique characteristics and are thus classified separately. The "Other" designation at this level and the preceding levels indicates that this is a specific, recognized subcategory within the broader "Tobacco refuse" and "Other" classifications.

As a leaf node, HTS 2401.30.37.20 does not have further subcategories. This means that any tobacco meeting the definition of Burley unmanufactured tobacco, not otherwise specified in a more granular category, falls directly under this code, provided it meets the requirements of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and is entered pursuant to its provisions. Classification at this level relies on the specific varietal and curing characteristics of the tobacco itself.