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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If destined for cigarette production
Tobacco intended for cigarettes shifts to quota subheadings under 2401.10.33 regardless of type.
If stemmed or stripped
Processing like stemming moves it from not stemmed/stripped (2401.10) to stemmed/stripped heading (2401.20).
If flue-cured but from quota country like Brazil
Specific flue-cured types from designated origins fall under separate quota-limited subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin against U.S
• Note quotas for non-NAFTA countries; obtain certificate of origin proving pre-1995 export if applicable
• Ensure documentation specifies 'for use in products other than cigarettes' to avoid reclassification
• Label as unmanufactured, unstripped leaf
Related Products under HTS 2401.10.61.80
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.
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.
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.