Light Air-Cured Maryland Tobacco Leaf from China
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.
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
• 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