Light Air-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf
Unstemmed Maryland-type light air-cured tobacco leaf, threshed, not exceeding 35% wrapper. HTS 2401.10.63.90 applies to 'other' leaf entered under U.S. Note 5 quotas from specified countries. Known for its sweet flavor in pipe and chewing tobacco blends.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered under general quota provisions (not 'other')
Specific quota categories precede the 'other' 90 suffix
If stripped but not reconstituted
Stripped tobacco without reconstitution moves to 2401.20 stemmed category
If processed for inhalation without combustion
Chapter note prioritizes 2404 for non-combustion inhalation products
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide curing method documentation distinguishing light vs dark air-cured
• Monitor U.S
• Trade Rep regulations for quota adjustments
• Use chapter 98 for duty-free samples
Related Products under HTS 2401.10.63.90
Flue-Cured Virginia Tobacco Leaf
Unstemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco leaves, light air-cured, not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper, processed only by threshing. Classified under HTS 2401.10.63.90 as 'other' flue-cured leaf entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for countries like Brazil or Zimbabwe. Used primarily for blending in cigarettes.
Burley Tobacco Leaf Unstemmed
Air-cured burley tobacco leaves, unstemmed, threshed but not stripped, free of wrapper tobacco. Falls under HTS 2401.10.63.90 as 'other' light air-cured leaf pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quotas (e.g., Malawi, Zimbabwe). Commonly blended in American blend cigarettes.
Zimbabwe Flue-Cured Tobacco Bulk
Bulk unstemmed flue-cured tobacco from Zimbabwe, light air-cured, threshed only, under 35% wrapper. Classed in HTS 2401.10.63.90 pursuant to U.S. Note 5 (3,000 MT quota for Zimbabwe). High-quality leaf for export cigarette blending.
Brazilian Burley-Type Light Tobacco Leaf
Unstemmed light air-cured burley-type leaf from Brazil, threshed, no wrapper tobacco. HTS 2401.10.63.90 for 'other' leaf under massive 80,200 MT U.S. Note 5 quota. Used in international cigarette production.