2401.30.70.20 - Burley

This classification, HTS 2401.30.70.20, specifically identifies "Burley" tobacco. Burley is a type of air-cured tobacco, characterized by its light color, porous leaf structure, and relatively low sugar content. It is widely used in cigarette blends and for pipe tobacco due to its distinctive flavor profile. The "Burley" designation at this level signifies unmanufactured tobacco that has undergone the air-curing process, distinguishing it from other cured tobacco types.

The differentiation from its sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, "Flue-cured" tobacco (2401.30.70.10) undergoes a different curing process using artificial heat, resulting in a higher sugar content and a different chemical composition. Similarly, "Fire-cured" and "Dark air-cured" varieties (such as 2401.30.70.35, 2401.30.70.40, 2401.30.70.50, and 2401.30.70.60) are distinguished by their curing methods (using wood smoke for fire-cured) and resulting leaf characteristics, color, and flavor profiles, which are distinct from the properties of Burley.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under HTS 2401.30.70.20. Therefore, classification under this specific code relies on the accurate identification of the unmanufactured tobacco as Burley, based on its curing method, physical characteristics, and intended use within the tobacco industry, in contrast to the aforementioned distinct types of cured tobacco.