Bulk Maryland Tobacco for Chewing Products
Unstripped bundles of Maryland light air-cured tobacco, designated for chewing tobacco or snuff production under HTS 2401.10.61.80 as unmanufactured, non-wrapper leaf for non-cigarette end uses.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from quota-limited origin and fire-cured
Origin and curing type trigger specific quota subheadings.
If manufactured into cigarette leaf
Post-import processing into cigarettes reclassifies under manufactured tobacco.
If burley variety misidentified
Varietal type (Maryland vs. burley) determines precise subheading within light air-cured.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Documentation must specify non-cigarette end-use to prevent misclassification
• Check aggregate quotas by country (e.g
• 12,000 MT other areas)
• Ensure no stemming/stripping has occurred pre-import
Related Products under HTS 2401.10.61.80
Maryland Flue-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf
Unstemmed Maryland-type tobacco leaf, flue-cured and light air-cured, classified under HTS 2401.10.61.80 as unmanufactured tobacco not stemmed/stripped, intended for use in products other than cigarettes such as pipe tobacco or chewing tobacco. This variety is known for its sweet, mild flavor profile suitable for blending in non-cigarette tobacco products.
Unstripped Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale
Bales of unstemmed, light air-cured Maryland tobacco leaf, not containing over 35% wrapper, for non-cigarette applications like snuff or roll-your-own pipe mixtures under HTS 2401.10.61.80. This tobacco is prized for its aroma in premium chewing and pipe blends.
Maryland-Type Tobacco Leaf for Pipe Blends
Whole, unstemmed Maryland tobacco leaves, flue-cured variety, imported for blending into pipe tobaccos and excluding cigarette use per HTS 2401.10.61.80. Ideal for aromatic pipe mixtures due to its balanced sweetness and body.
Flue-Cured Maryland Leaf for Roll-Your-Own Pipe Tobacco
Not stemmed/stripped flue-cured Maryland tobacco leaf in bales, for hand-rolled pipe tobacco per U.S. note (e), under HTS 2401.10.61.80 excluding cigarette applications.
Premium Unstemmed Maryland Tobacco for Snuff Blends
High-grade, unstemmed Maryland-type light air-cured leaf for premium snuff production, classified in HTS 2401.10.61.80 as other flue-cured/burley/light air-cured for non-cigarette products.