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.

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 containing over 35% wrapper tobacco

Wrapper content threshold determines subheading within not stemmed/stripped category.

2403.99.60Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If further processed into smoking tobacco

Chapter note prioritizes heading 2404 or 2403 for any manufactured/processed forms over unmanufactured 2401.

2401.30.37Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If fire-cured or dark air-cured

Curing method changes classification from light air-cured Maryland to other types.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Aggregate annual quotas apply—track entries from Sept 13 to Sept 12; exclude Canada/Mexico products

Provide end-use declaration for non-cigarette to comply with U.S. notes

Avoid bulk repackaging post-import to maintain unmanufactured status