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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.10Same rate: 17.5%

If destined for cigarette production

Tobacco intended for cigarettes shifts to quota subheadings under 2401.10.33 regardless of type.

2401.20.33Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If stemmed or stripped

Processing like stemming moves it from not stemmed/stripped (2401.10) to stemmed/stripped heading (2401.20).

2401.10.63Same rate: 17.5%

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