Unstripped Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale from China
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.
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
• 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