2401.10.63.80/Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf/China

Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf from China

Unstemmed Maryland flue-cured tobacco leaves, not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper, processed lightly for export under quota limits in additional U.S. note 5. This variety is known for its light air-cured qualities and use in premium cigarette blends. Classified under 2401.10.63.80 due to its specific Maryland origin and compliance with quantitative restrictions.

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)
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Import Tips

• Verify entry falls within the 3,000 metric ton aggregate quota from September 13 to September 12; obtain USTR approval if needed

• Provide origin certificates confirming Maryland variety and no wrapper tobacco over 35%; exclude Canada/Israel/Mexico products

• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying threshed leaves, which shift to other subheadings; ensure documentation for direct import