Maryland-Type Tobacco Leaf for Pipe Blends from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples but declare full quantity
• Confirm 'to be used in products other than cigarettes' in commercial invoice
• Monitor U.S
• Trade Rep regulations for quota adjustments