Maryland Flue-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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