Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale from China
Bales of unstemmed light air-cured Maryland tobacco leaves, threshed lightly for handling, intended for cigarette manufacturing. Fits 2401.10.63.80 as quota-entered 'other' light air-cured leaf without wrapper tobacco. Primarily used in blending for mild smoke profiles.
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
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with tobacco quotas; submit entry summaries proving note 5 compliance
• Test for moisture content and impurities to avoid refuse misclassification