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
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 licensed customs brokers familiar with tobacco quotas; submit entry summaries proving note 5 compliance
• Test for moisture content and impurities to avoid refuse misclassification