Premium Maryland Burley Tobacco
High-grade unstemmed burley tobacco grown in Maryland, lightly processed without stemming, suitable for blending in American cigarettes. Meets HTS 2401.10.63.80 as 'other' flue-cured/burley/light air-cured leaf under quota provisions. Excludes wrapper tobacco to stay in this non-wrapper category.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fire-cured
Fire-cured Maryland tobacco shifts to fire-cured subheading, not light air-cured.
If stemmed/stripped and quota-eligible
Processing to stemmed form places it in 2401.30 under note 5 provisions.
If further manufactured into refuse or waste
Chapter note prioritizes heading 2404 for any tobacco refuse or further processed products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm aggregate quota availability via USTR; track entries against annual limits to prevent over-quota duties
• Label shipments clearly as 'Maryland' variety with lab tests for wrapper content under 35%
• Document pre-1995 export if claiming special provisions; watch for reclassification if processed beyond 'similarly processed'
Related Products under HTS 2401.10.63.80
Maryland Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf
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.
Maryland Flue-Cured Virginia Cross Tobacco
Hybrid Maryland flue-cured crossed with Virginia leaf, unstemmed and lightly air-cured, entered pursuant to note 5 quota in 2401.10.63.80. Used in export cigarette blends; no wrapper tobacco included. Provides balanced flavor for American-style tobaccos.
Maryland Tobacco for Hand-Rolled Cigarette Prep
Unstemmed Maryland light air-cured tobacco designated for preparing hand-rolled cigarette tobacco per U.S. note 5(e). Enters under 2401.10.63.80 quota; not for cigarettes directly. Supports niche markets avoiding manufactured products.
High-Sugar Maryland Flue-Cured Leaf
Special high-sugar content unstemmed Maryland flue-cured tobacco leaf, lightly processed, quota-entered in 2401.10.63.80. Ideal for sweet-blend cigarettes; no wrapper tobacco.
Maryland Light Burley Export Grade Tobacco
Export-grade unstemmed light burley from Maryland, air-cured for international blending, under 2401.10.63.80. Wrapper-free, threshed lightly.
Prime Maryland Tobacco for Industrial Use
Prime unstemmed Maryland tobacco leaf for industrial cigarette production, quota 2401.10.63.80. Light air-cured, non-wrapper.